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 WIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at WIT was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 125 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wentworth Institute of Technology handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,828 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 WIT, me students borrow a median amount of $67,878 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 WIT is $813 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIT was $1,265 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,410 | $40,410 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,670 | $18,670 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 89% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 12 |
WIT 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 WIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 42 |
| Computer Engineering | 34 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 27 |
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