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Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University in the City of New York
Median Salary (1yr)
$72,036
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
68
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
payments
Median Salary (1yr)
$72,036
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Median Debt at Graduation
$0
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Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
0x
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vs National Avg
-5%
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Annual Graduates
68
savings
Median Salary (5yr)
$88,498
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Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Columbia University earn less than the national average one year after graduation. The average salary for Columbia graduates is $72,036, while the national average is $76,087.87. However, five years after graduation, the average salary for Columbia graduates increases to $88,498.
Columbia University Mechanical Engineering graduates have no debt. The program graduates 68 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York
Median Earnings (1yr)
$72,036
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Mechanical Engineering
Median Earnings (1yr)
$76,088
Median Debt
$0
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $155,889 | $0 | 130 |
| 2 | Stanford University | $143,758 | $0 | 57 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University | $124,058 | $0 | 23 |
| 4 | Stanford University | $121,408 | $0 | 163 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $119,547 | $0 | 60 |