Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
Northern Arizona University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 0% 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 Northern Arizona 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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| 135 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $92,555 | $84,214 | #280 | $53,182 |
| 136 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $92,457 | $107,026 | #24 | $70,372 |
| 137 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $92,321 | $84,916 | #274 | $69,938 |
| 138 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $91,941 | $94,471 | #123 | $63,252 |
| 139 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,848 | $83,576 | #283 | $77,962 |
| 140 | New York University New York, NY | $91,821 | $87,395 | #237 | $64,687 |
| 141 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $91,742 | $98,367 | #81 | $75,855 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Arizona University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,252 one year after graduating and $91,941 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Arizona University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Northern Arizona University ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Northern Arizona University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,413.
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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.