Mechanical Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alaska Fairbanks 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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| 144 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $91,653 | $102,905 | #44 | $71,424 |
| 145 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $91,650 | $87,232 | #239 | $68,729 |
| 146 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $91,633 | $82,499 | #288 | $62,846 |
| 147 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $91,522 | $87,648 | #234 | $79,438 |
| 148 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $91,438 | $87,030 | #241 | $66,789 |
| 149 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $91,435 | $105,843 | #33 | $68,968 |
| 150 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $91,296 | $101,233 | #58 | $72,370 |
Other Majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | $86,819 | $71,312 | #97 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,539 | $46,949 | #360 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,306 | $34,617 | #144 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $59,348 | $39,103 | #58 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,423 | $51,619 | #107 of 680 |
| Social Work | $53,559 | $48,151 | #166 of 420 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,581 | — |
| Psychology | $43,764 | $33,080 | #852 of 1027 |
| Biology | $41,862 | $31,392 | #814 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Fairbanks mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,438 one year after graduating and $91,522 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Fairbanks rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks #147 by median pay four years after graduation, and #234 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.