by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at UIC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, placing at #120 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 120 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 4 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 59 |
The following degree levels are granted in mechanical engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 41 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 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 | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 16 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 81% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UIC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 161 |