Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in mechanical engineering earn 8% 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-Northridge 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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| 43 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $99,573 | $90,605 | #188 | $76,785 |
| 44 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $99,331 | $106,504 | #29 | $74,209 |
| 45 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $99,292 | $104,692 | #37 | $79,307 |
| 46 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $99,216 | $90,280 | #193 | $71,359 |
| 47 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $99,148 | $90,218 | #194 | $75,040 |
| 48 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $99,111 | $90,185 | #196 | $67,633 |
| 49 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $98,277 | $96,556 | #103 | $75,253 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,359 one year after graduating and $99,216 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.