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General Mechanical Engineering at University of California - San Diego

232 Bachelor's Degrees
129 Master's Degrees
18 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in general mechanical engineering.

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General Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at UCSD

UCSD General Mechanical Engineering Rankings

UCSD was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for general mechanical engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 16
Best General Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 24
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 26
Best General Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 26
Best General Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (With Aid) 31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 31
Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 33
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 33
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 34
Best General Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 37
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 38
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 38
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 38
Best General Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 39
Best General Mechanical Engineering Schools 40
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 45
Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering 49
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering 53
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering 57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 61
Highest Paid Master’s Degree General Mechanical Engineering Graduates 65
Best General Mechanical Engineering Colleges for Veterans 66
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree General Mechanical Engineering Graduates 84
Best General Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 87
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 96
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 109
Highest Paid General Mechanical Engineering Graduates 167
Best Value Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering 202
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Mechanical Engineering Graduates 202
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering 228

Popularity of General Mechanical Engineering at UCSD

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 179 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 129 students received their master’s degree in general mechanical engineering from UCSD. This makes it the #8 most popular school for general mechanical engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in general mechanical engineering in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UCSD General Mechanical Engineering Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general mechanical engineering majors at University of California - San Diego.

UCSD General Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program

The general mechanical engineering program at UCSD awarded 232 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 76% of these degrees went to men with the other 24% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in general mechanical engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 82
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 47
White 62
Non-Resident Aliens 26
Other Races 14

UCSD General Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 85% of general mechanical engineering master's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in general mechanical engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 97
Other Races 4

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