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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in me from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #87 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2021, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,719 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 UMass Amherst, me students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 194 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UMass Amherst in 2021, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 19 |
All of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from UMass Amherst in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 96 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 |
| Computer Engineering | 79 |
| Chemical Engineering | 69 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 58 |
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