by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UPRM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UPRM highly for engineering, placing at #534 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 534 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 1 of 6 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 1 of 3 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 587 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
This engineering area of study at UPRM includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 183 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101 |
| Industrial Engineering | 101 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 94 |
| Computer Engineering | 86 |
| Civil Engineering | 72 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez conferred 587 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UPRM is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 360 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UPRM report a median salary of $74,433 a year. This is higher than $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UPRM, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $8,955 in student loans. This is higher than $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 550 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 35 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UPRM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 45 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 12 |
