by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in mechanical engineering at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCLA among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #10 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 10 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 4 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 106 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCLA is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 78% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UCLA are Non-Resident Alien. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 30 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCLA is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCLA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 186 |