Mechanical Engineering at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 150 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced 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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| 86 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $95,079 | $107,923 | #19 | $75,238 |
| 87 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $95,078 | $83,442 | #286 | $71,519 |
| 88 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $95,060 | $90,477 | #189 | $73,828 |
| 89 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $95,040 | $86,480 | #244 | $67,096 |
| 90 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $94,990 | $109,984 | #15 | $61,611 |
| 91 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $94,919 | $100,081 | #65 | $70,688 |
| 92 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $94,881 | $86,398 | #248 | $74,366 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,096 one year after graduating and $95,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #244 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,498.
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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.