by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMBC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #119 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 119 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Maryland | 3 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UMBC ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMBC report a median salary of $82,502 a year. This is above $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMBC, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is above $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
