Mechanical Engineering at California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
California State University Maritime Academy graduates in mechanical engineering earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University Maritime Academy 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 |
Other Majors at California State University Maritime Academy by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $126,209 | $98,661 | #1 of 61 |
| Marine Transportation | $117,176 | $87,464 | #4 of 7 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $115,589 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $76,478 | $42,924 | #25 of 118 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,574 | $57,265 | #227 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University Maritime Academy mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $92,315 one year after graduating and $126,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University Maritime Academy rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, California State University Maritime Academy ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at California State University Maritime Academy worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,690.
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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.