Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 234 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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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| 74 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $96,218 | $88,500 | #222 | $67,851 |
| 75 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | $95,983 | $102,972 | #43 | $78,732 |
| 76 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $95,965 | $102,895 | #45 | $72,057 |
| 77 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $95,957 | $87,315 | #238 | $60,996 |
| 78 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $95,896 | $94,217 | #129 | $71,746 |
| 79 | Boston University Boston, MA | $95,757 | $84,324 | #278 | $76,337 |
| 80 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $95,470 | $96,032 | #105 | $75,750 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,650 | $138,465 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,996 one year after graduating and $95,957 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,616.
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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.