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. We've also included details on how UL Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,860 a year. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette, me students borrow a median amount of $22,175 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
For the most recent academic year available, 92% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 44 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28 |
| Civil Engineering | 27 |
| General Engineering | 25 |
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