Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 230 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn University Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 120 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $93,494 | $99,512 | #70 | $71,335 |
| 121 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $93,311 | $113,215 | #8 | $70,038 |
| 122 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $93,275 | $94,833 | #119 | $74,043 |
| 123 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $93,246 | $105,842 | #34 | $74,005 |
| 124 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $93,119 | $93,668 | #138 | $76,909 |
| 125 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $93,073 | $87,041 | #240 | $66,089 |
| 126 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $93,065 | $88,579 | #219 | $76,263 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Auburn University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,863 | — | — |
Other Majors at Auburn University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,005 one year after graduating and $93,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Auburn University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.