Mechanical Engineering at Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Arkansas State University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Arkansas State 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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| 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 |
| 142 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $91,683 | $87,577 | #235 | $68,440 |
| 143 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $91,665 | $108,020 | #18 | $74,284 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas State University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,284 one year after graduating and $91,665 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas State University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Arkansas State University ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Arkansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135).
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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.