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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology MA | $155,889 |
| 2 | Stanford University CA | $143,758 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University CA | $124,058 |
| 4 | Stanford University CA | $121,408 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus IN | $119,547 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University MD | $114,588 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego CA | $112,996 |
| 8 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus NM | $111,653 |
| 9 | University of California-Los Angeles CA | $108,892 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley CA | $107,231 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Mechanical Engineering graduates 1 year after graduation is $76,088.