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. In addition, we cover how BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in me from BYU. This makes it the #102 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $67,668. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BYU was $342 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from BYU make a median salary of $84,461 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
The me program at BYU awarded 37 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 97% of these degrees went to men with the other 3% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 99 |
| Computer Engineering | 97 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 82 |
| Chemical Engineering | 78 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.