by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Wilkes ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 236 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in me from Wilkes. This makes it the #217 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $63,062. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wilkes, me students borrow a median amount of $53,492 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Wilkes is $709 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wilkes paid an average of $1,120 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,006 | $16,006 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,193 | $3,193 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from Wilkes in 2022, 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Wilkes does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wilkes Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Wilkes University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 23 |
| Environmental Engineering | 18 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.