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Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Mechanical Engineering graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$76,088
Median Salary (5yr)
$85,927
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
764
Top Schools for Mechanical Engineering
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) | Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology MA | $155,889 | $0 | 130 |
| 2 | Stanford University CA | $143,758 | $0 | 57 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University CA | $124,058 | $0 | 23 |
| 4 | Stanford University CA | $121,408 | $0 | 163 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus IN | $119,547 | $0 | 60 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University MD | $114,588 | $0 | 98 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego CA | $112,996 | $0 | 62 |
| 8 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus NM | $111,653 | $0 | 37 |
| 9 | University of California-Los Angeles CA | $108,892 | $0 | 108 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley CA | $107,231 | $0 | 0 |
Mechanical Engineering by State
Maryland
4 schools
$87,531
Massachusetts
13 schools
$86,910
California
29 schools
$83,399
Michigan
17 schools
$81,598
Indiana
14 schools
$80,383
District of Columbia
4 schools
$79,385
Iowa
5 schools
$79,201
North Carolina
6 schools
$79,188
Pennsylvania
23 schools
$79,046
Oregon
6 schools
$78,227
Missouri
7 schools
$78,131
Illinois
10 schools
$77,959
Related Majors
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
$83,959 median
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Civil Engineering.
$71,990 median
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Computer Engineering.
$83,909 median
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Chemical Engineering.
$74,003 median
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
$68,809 median
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Industrial Engineering.
$77,124 median
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Mechanical Engineering graduates 1 year after graduation is $76,088.