by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Valpo ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 234 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 234 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $68,265. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
Part-time undergraduates at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Learn more about Valpo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Valpo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Valpo 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 Valpo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Valparaiso University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 27 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.