by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ME.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #103 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in ME from USU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for ME master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ME in 2021, making the school the #125 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $62,717. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,190 for all ME students.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from USU make a median salary of $75,791 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USU, ME students borrow a median amount of $13,479 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ME bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at Utah State University.
Of the 148 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ME from USU in 2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in ME from USU in 2021, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 99 |
| Electrical Engineering | 54 |
| Biological Engineering | 35 |
| Computer Engineering | 27 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 8 |
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