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 Wilkes ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in me from Wilkes. This makes it the #217 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $61,200. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,190 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wilkes, 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 Wilkes is $709 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Wilkes University.
Of the 43 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Wilkes, about 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 me majors earned their master's degree from Wilkes. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | 24 |
| Electrical Engineering | 19 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
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