by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in mechanical engineering.
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UNC Charlotte ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #167 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 197 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte earn a median of $76,149 a year. This is higher than $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 70% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mechanical engineering majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.