Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 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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| 69 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $96,418 | $102,892 | #46 | $79,359 |
| 70 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $96,376 | $87,759 | #233 | $78,280 |
| 71 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $96,331 | $98,982 | #77 | $73,433 |
| 72 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $96,331 | $102,532 | #50 | $73,433 |
| 73 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $96,226 | $87,559 | #236 | $60,798 |
| 74 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $96,218 | $88,500 | #222 | $67,851 |
| 75 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | $95,983 | $102,972 | #43 | $78,732 |
Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $105,527 | $79,276 | #98 of 189 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,450 | $78,016 | #118 of 258 |
| Security Science and Technology | $98,996 | $55,259 | #3 of 45 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $95,552 | $75,483 | #33 of 59 |
| Engineering Physics | $94,084 | $56,889 | #3 of 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $93,433 | — |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 | $54,827 | #17 of 52 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $87,797 | $81,436 | #1 of 7 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,749 | $66,999 | #92 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $82,023 | $41,456 | #2 of 59 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $76,421 | $41,515 | #2 of 16 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $75,520 | $46,868 | #27 of 118 |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | $72,903 | $52,897 | — |
| Homeland Security | $71,014 | $48,676 | #13 of 33 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $41,524 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,433 one year after graduating and $96,331 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,196.
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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.