by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #287 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 287 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,722 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 46 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WKU, about 96% were men and 4% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WKU me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 33 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
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