by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTEP. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UTEP as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, ranked #223 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 223 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas | 13 of 29 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 of 43 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at UTEP, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UTEP ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTEP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,247 a year. This is higher than $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTEP, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $18,875 in student loans. This is below $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTEP. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 38 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
