by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Maryland-College Park. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Maryland-College Park among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #24 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 24 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Maryland | 2 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 302 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park conferred 302 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
University of Maryland-College Park is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $89,980 a year. This is higher than $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 83% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Maryland-College Park. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 19 |
