by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at UCI UC Irvine. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCI UC Irvine as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #26 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 26 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 9 of 29 |
Here is each degree level offered in mechanical engineering at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Irvine awarded 62 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCI UC Irvine ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,512 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $2,065 | $2,065 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine conferred 15 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCI UC Irvine holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 73% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCI UC Irvine. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 208 |