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 U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in me from U of U. This makes it the #35 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,999 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from U of U. About 10% of these graduates were women and the other 90% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 10 |
U of U does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at U of U make a median salary of $92,047. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
The me program at U of U awarded 75 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 139 |
| Electrical Engineering | 107 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
| Computer Engineering | 56 |
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