by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at UC Merced. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 13 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #335 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 335 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 48 of 80 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 384 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
This engineering area of study at UC Merced includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 202 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 30 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 18 |
| Materials Engineering | 18 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Merced handed out 21 master’s degrees in engineering.
UC Merced is not yet ranked for engineering at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Merced conferred 25 doctoral degrees in engineering.
UC Merced is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #13 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 13 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UC Merced were Non-Resident Alien. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Merced. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 384 |
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