Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Florida ranks among other schools offering degrees in mechanical engineering.
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University of Florida is in the top 10% of the country for mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Florida handed out 269 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Florida go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,182 a year. This is higher than $73,816, the median for all majors at University of Florida.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Florida, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $18,131 in student loans. This is above $17,669, the typical median for all majors at University of Florida.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
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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 University of Florida are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 24 |
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Florida were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 90% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Florida are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at University of Florida.