2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alaska
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 66 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mechanical engineering is the #14 most popular major in Alaska.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alaska ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Alaska to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mechanical Engineering program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alaska
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alaska Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found University of Alaska Anchorage to be the most popular school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alaska. UAA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Anchorage.
Of the 33 students majoring in ME at UAA, 85% are male and 15% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from UAA carry an average student debt load of $28,375.
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Out of the 2 schools in Alaska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Fairbanks, UAF is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 26 students majoring in ME at UAF, 96% are male and 4% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at UAF accumulate an average of around $24,880 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 5,137 |
| Washington | 1,078 |
| Oregon | 646 |
| Nevada | 270 |
| Hawaii | 90 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Majors
One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to ME
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.
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