Government-Verified Program Data
Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Median Salary (1yr)
$72,370
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
186
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$72,370
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
-5%
Annual Graduates
186
Median Salary (5yr)
$78,911
Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from the University of South Carolina-Columbia earn less than the national average one year after graduation. The average salary for graduates is $72,370, while the national average is $76,087.87. However, five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $78,911.
The program has a debt-to-earnings ratio of zero. This is because graduates have no debt. The program graduates 186 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Median Earnings (1yr)
$72,370
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary 1 year after graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $72,370.