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 PVAMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PVAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,650 a year. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PVAMU, me students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Prairie View A & M University.
Of the 77 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from PVAMU, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| General Engineering | 16 |
| Computer Engineering | 13 |
