Government-Verified Program Data
Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Median Salary (1yr)
$155,889
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
130
Credential
Master's
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$155,889
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
+105%
Annual Graduates
130
Median Salary (5yr)
$131,008
Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from MIT earn significantly more than the national average for the major. One year after graduation, MIT graduates earn $155,889, while the national average is $76,087.87. Five years after graduation, MIT graduates earn $131,008. The program graduates 130 students per year.
The debt-to-earnings ratio for this program is favorable. Graduates have no debt. This is a strong financial position compared to the national average.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Median Earnings (1yr)
$155,889
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 | Stanford University | $143,758 | $0 | 57 |
| 2 | Santa Clara University | $124,058 | $0 | 23 |
| 3 | Stanford University | $121,408 | $0 | 163 |
| 4 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $119,547 | $0 | 60 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University | $114,588 | $0 | 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary 1 year after graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $155,889.