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Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University
Median Salary (1yr)
$71,504
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
170
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
payments
Median Salary (1yr)
$71,504
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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
-6%
school
Annual Graduates
170
savings
Median Salary (5yr)
$83,975
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Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University earn less than the national average one year after graduation. Their average salary is $71,504, which is lower than the national average of $76,087.87. However, five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $83,975.
The program has a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates have no debt. The program graduates 170 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$71,504
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 |