Mechanical Engineering at University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of the Pacific 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 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Pacific 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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| 40 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $99,955 | $103,474 | #38 | $78,862 |
| 41 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $99,860 | $101,559 | #56 | $79,391 |
| 42 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $99,859 | $107,130 | #23 | $84,999 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of the Pacific by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $171,261 | $104,803 | #1 of 207 |
| Computer Science | $147,511 | $90,476 | #34 of 349 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $92,718 | — | #15 of 33 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,510 | — | #52 of 233 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $86,150 | — | #3 of 76 |
| Biology | $83,012 | $14,396 | #17 of 841 |
| Economics | $79,510 | — | #184 of 368 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $77,549 | — | #4 of 215 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $77,099 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,025 | $56,453 | #213 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,444 | — | #52 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $69,342 | — | #5 of 680 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,487 | $43,472 | #62 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,666 | $28,292 | #158 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,012 | — | #137 of 610 |
| Sociology | $58,275 | — | #101 of 462 |
| Psychology | $52,612 | $23,077 | #373 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,827 | — | #506 of 565 |
| Music | $43,093 | — | #142 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Pacific mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,785 one year after graduating and $99,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Pacific rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of the Pacific ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of the Pacific worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
← All data for University of the Pacific · Methodology
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.