by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SIUE. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SIUE among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #210 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 210 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 6 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
SIUE is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,517 a year. This is above $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SIUE, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $23,110 in student loans. This is lower than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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Among recent graduates, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SIUE. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
