by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UC was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 211 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 90 students received their master’s degree in me from UC. This makes it the #21 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,412 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC, me students borrow a median amount of $34,242 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UC is $287 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UC paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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Of the 211 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC in 2021-2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UC me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at UC make a median salary of $95,350. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students graduated with a master's degree in me from UC. About 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 141 |
| Electrical Engineering | 141 |
| Civil Engineering | 94 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 90 |
| Computer Engineering | 89 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.