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 Fairmont State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
ME Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,410 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,554 for all me tech students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairmont State paid an average of $755 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $342 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Fees | $1,986 | $2,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Fairmont State tuition and fees.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me tech from Fairmont State in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Fairmont State does not offer an online option for its me tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairmont State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Fairmont State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology | 16 |
| Quality Control Technology | 8 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 7 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 4 |
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