by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCF. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCF among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #109 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 109 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Florida | 3 of 12 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mechanical engineering at UCF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 376 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Florida handed out 376 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCF is in the top 10% of the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCF report a median salary of $82,542 a year. This is above $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCF, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,025 in student loans. This is above $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCF. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 43 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 9 |
