by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 38 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 293 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in me from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #74 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $83,011. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $573 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 272 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo make a median salary of $92,510 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 175 |
| Electrical Engineering | 167 |
| Computer Engineering | 158 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 133 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 121 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.