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Mechanical Engineering at Western Kentucky University
Median Salary (1yr)
$70,722
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
50
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
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Median Salary (1yr)
$70,722
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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
-7%
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Annual Graduates
50
savings
Median Salary (5yr)
$70,968
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Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Western Kentucky University earn an average of $70,722 one year after graduation and $70,968 five years after graduation. This is less than the national average for the major, which is $76,087.87. The program graduates 50 students per year.
The debt-to-earnings ratio for this program is favorable. Graduates have no debt.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering at Western Kentucky University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$70,722
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 |