by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of Southern Maine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 307 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,318 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine paid an average of $875 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Southern Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.