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 Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 65 students received their master’s degree in me from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #33 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.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $63,402. This is less than $65,190, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Lowell make a median salary of $81,072 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UMass Lowell is $195 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
Of the 214 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UMass Lowell in 2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 65 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Lowell, about 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 178 |
| Civil Engineering | 135 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 117 |
| Chemical Engineering | 97 |
| Computer Engineering | 85 |
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