Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Education Levels of ME Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,611 people earned their bachelor's degree in me tech. This makes it the 114th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in me tech at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 2,611 |
Associate Degree | 1,640 |
Basic Certificate | 1,017 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 472 |
Master’s Degree | 99 |
Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of ME Tech Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in me tech is $62,554. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $57,090 to a high of $65,572.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in me tech is $23,971. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,950 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,294.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $285.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in me tech. About 90.3% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,359 |
Women | 252 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of me tech bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 157 |
Black or African American | 148 |
Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
White | 1,683 |
International Students | 153 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 153 |
Most Popular ME Tech Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in me tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for me tech students seekinga bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Purdue. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in me tech at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 62,554.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from RIT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Rochester Institute of Technology me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from City Tech. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. New York City College of Technology me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in me tech. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from SIUC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,554.
University of Houston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in me tech. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from UH. About 6% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Houston me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
The 6th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from UNC Charlotte. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. University of North Carolina at Charlotte me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Ferris. About 8% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ferris graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,554.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. About 9% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Farmingdale State College me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
University of Toledo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from University of Toledo. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. University of Toledo me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
Indiana State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Indiana State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Indiana State University me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
The 11th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from American Military University. About 21% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in me tech at American Public University System make a median salary of 62,554.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from OSU. Of these students, 8% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in me tech at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 62,554.
University of North Texas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from UNT. About 10% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Texas me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
The 14th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Cal Poly Pomona. About 15% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State Polytechnic University - Pomona me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
The 15th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University Northwest. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,259 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Purdue Northwest. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in me tech at Purdue University Northwest make a median salary of 62,554.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Roughly 19,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from MSU Denver. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Metropolitan State University of Denver me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Pitt State. About 2% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pittsburg State University me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
Kennesaw State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in me tech. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from KSU Georgia. About 4% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kennesaw State University me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
The 18th most popular school in the country for me tech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Michigan Tech. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women. Michigan Technological University me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
Alfred State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in me tech. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in me tech from Alfred State. About 13% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Alfred State College me tech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,554.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to me tech that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Construction Engineering | 2,830 |
Industrial Production Technology | 2,163 |
Engineering-Related Fields | 1,773 |
General Engineering Technology | 1,561 |
Quality Control Technology | 1,482 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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