We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Arkansas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Arkansas as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, placing at #185 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 185 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Arkansas | 2 of 5 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 69 |
Here is each degree level available for mechanical engineering at University of Arkansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 118 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arkansas conferred 118 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
University of Arkansas is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Arkansas earn a median of $75,174 a year. This is above $63,458, the median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Arkansas, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $23,014 in student loans. This is below $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Arkansas. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |