We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UMass Amherst stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.
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UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #63 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 142 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst report a median salary of $85,357 a year. This is higher than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.