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 UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in me from UC Merced. This makes it the #167 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Merced is $67,096. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Merced, me students borrow a median amount of $32,606 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UC Merced is $211 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 184 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Merced. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UC Merced me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Merced Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from UC Merced in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of California - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 230 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 37 |
| Environmental Engineering | 22 |
| Materials Engineering | 9 |
| Biological Engineering | 3 |