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. In addition, we cover how Wazzu ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 279 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in me from Wazzu. This makes it the #76 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wazzu go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,690 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, me students borrow a median amount of $36,420 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Wazzu is $355 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 86% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in me from Wazzu. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 152 |
| Civil Engineering | 130 |
| Computer Engineering | 49 |
| Chemical Engineering | 40 |
| Materials Engineering | 35 |
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