by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Merced. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #36 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #343 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 343 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 51 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 384 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
This engineering area of study at UC Merced includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 202 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 30 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 18 |
| Materials Engineering | 18 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced conferred 384 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UC Merced holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #36 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 36 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 45 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,492 a year. This is higher than $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Merced, engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,121 in student loans. This is above $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Find out more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 215 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 19 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Merced. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 25 |
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