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. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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WUSTL was ranked #41 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in me from WUSTL. This makes it the #46 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,057 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 WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from WUSTL make a median salary of $87,081 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
The me program at WUSTL awarded 57 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Electrical Engineering | 110 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Other Engineering | 51 |
| Systems Engineering | 37 |
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