Mechanical Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 127 graduates a year
University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alabama in Huntsville 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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| 78 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $95,896 | $94,217 | #129 | $71,746 |
| 79 | Boston University Boston, MA | $95,757 | $84,324 | #278 | $76,337 |
| 80 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $95,470 | $96,032 | #105 | $75,750 |
| 81 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $95,341 | $108,220 | #17 | $73,984 |
| 82 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $95,329 | $93,660 | #139 | $80,187 |
| 83 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $95,114 | $98,971 | #78 | $74,611 |
| 84 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $95,090 | $97,707 | #87 | $75,146 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alabama in Huntsville mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,984 one year after graduating and $95,341 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alabama in Huntsville rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Alabama in Huntsville ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,675.
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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.