Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% 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 California State University-Chico 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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| 115 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $93,694 | $106,351 | #30 | $75,759 |
| 116 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $93,638 | $95,231 | #114 | $74,267 |
| 117 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $93,622 | $86,235 | #252 | $70,865 |
| 118 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $93,555 | $85,129 | #271 | $73,297 |
| 119 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $93,541 | $82,373 | #289 | — |
| 120 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $93,494 | $99,512 | #70 | $71,335 |
| 121 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $93,311 | $113,215 | #8 | $70,038 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,297 one year after graduating and $93,555 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #271 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,353.
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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.