Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Tuskegee University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tuskegee 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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| 112 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $93,740 | $94,292 | #126 | $68,686 |
| 113 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $93,740 | $94,292 | #127 | $68,686 |
| 114 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $93,721 | $85,280 | #268 | $62,554 |
| 115 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $93,694 | $106,351 | #30 | $75,759 |
| 116 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $93,638 | $95,231 | #114 | $74,267 |
| 117 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $93,622 | $86,235 | #252 | $70,865 |
| 118 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $93,555 | $85,129 | #271 | $73,297 |
Other Majors at Tuskegee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,915 | $76,638 | #168 of 258 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $87,107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,874 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,078 | — | #377 of 796 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $73,435 | $46,303 | #15 of 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,529 | $46,123 | #459 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,391 | $16,884 | #175 of 565 |
| Chemical Engineering | — | $51,473 | — |
| Psychology | $45,053 | $25,589 | #800 of 1027 |
| Biology | $40,867 | $14,102 | #819 of 841 |
| Animal Sciences | $39,949 | $24,211 | #75 of 78 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $26,437 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tuskegee University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,759 one year after graduating and $93,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tuskegee University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Tuskegee University ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,500.
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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.