by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #17 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 17 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 5 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 288 |
| Master’s | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 288 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly earn a median of $97,466 a year. This is above $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 81% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 52% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
