Mechanical Engineering
Montana State University
Median Salary (1yr)
$68,469
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
162
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$68,469
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
-10%
Annual Graduates
162
Median Salary (5yr)
$80,590
Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Montana State University earn less than the national average one year after graduation. The average salary for graduates is $68,469, while the national average is $76,087.87. However, five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $80,590. The program graduates 162 students per year.
Graduates from this program have no debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio is therefore zero.
The provided data indicates that graduates of this program experience a salary increase over time. The initial earnings are below the national average, but the five-year earnings are higher.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering at Montana State University
National Average: Mechanical Engineering
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 |