by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,193 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $65,190 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, 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 Western Kentucky University.
Of the 50 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 35 |
| Electrical Engineering | 27 |
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