by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 69 students received their master’s degree in me from RIT. This makes it the #28 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 RIT is $67,544. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from RIT make a median salary of $79,931 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, me students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at RIT is $354 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
The me program at RIT awarded 137 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 students earned a master's degree in me from RIT. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 232 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 167 |
| Industrial Engineering | 84 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 |
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