Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of South Alabama compares to other colleges that offer mechanical engineering.
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University of South Alabama holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #315 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Alabama handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Alabama report a median salary of $83,325 a year. This is higher than $79,052, the median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Alabama, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is lower than $26,513, the typical median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,256 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 87% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Alabama were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 University of South Alabama are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at University of South Alabama.