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. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in me from SIUE. This makes it the #147 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 SIUE is $60,153. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,190 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, me students borrow a median amount of $23,110 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at SIUE is $355 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Of the 61 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SIUE, about 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from SIUE in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 73 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Industrial Engineering | 53 |
| Computer Engineering | 20 |
| Robotics Engineering | 18 |
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