Mechanical Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alabama at Birmingham 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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| 198 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $89,663 | $95,435 | #111 | $66,298 |
| 199 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $89,650 | $85,328 | #266 | $66,371 |
| 200 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $89,622 | $95,391 | #112 | $62,021 |
| 201 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $89,589 | $101,691 | #54 | $58,191 |
| 202 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $89,583 | $95,350 | #113 | $68,451 |
| 203 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $89,554 | $94,424 | #124 | $74,974 |
| 204 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $89,516 | $97,787 | #86 | $69,386 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alabama at Birmingham mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,191 one year after graduating and $89,589 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alabama at Birmingham rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks #201 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.