by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how USD stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.
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USD holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #157 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of San Diego conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $88,885 a year. This is above $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,093 in student loans. This is higher than $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 83% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mechanical engineering majors at University of San Diego.