Mechanical Engineering at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in mechanical engineering earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego 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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| 136 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $92,457 | $107,026 | #24 | $70,372 |
| 137 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $92,321 | $84,916 | #274 | $69,938 |
| 138 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $91,941 | $94,471 | #123 | $63,252 |
| 139 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,848 | $83,576 | #283 | $77,962 |
| 140 | New York University New York, NY | $91,821 | $87,395 | #237 | $64,687 |
| 141 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $91,742 | $98,367 | #81 | $75,855 |
| 142 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $91,683 | $87,577 | #235 | $68,440 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,962 one year after graduating and $91,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of San Diego ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,187.
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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.