Mechanical Engineering at Harding University
Searcy, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Harding University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harding 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 |
| … | |||||
| 314 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $79,326 | $80,675 | #300 | $63,062 |
| 315 | Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $78,118 | $82,171 | #290 | — |
| 316 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,909 | $70,033 | #318 | $47,837 |
| 317 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $73,601 | $86,733 | #243 | $53,229 |
| 318 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $70,314 | $74,840 | #317 | $62,595 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harding University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,229 one year after graduating and $73,601 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harding University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Harding University ranks #317 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Harding University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.