Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 424 graduates a year
University of Central Florida graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Florida 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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| 195 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $89,827 | $78,840 | #312 | $68,675 |
| 196 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $89,732 | $80,787 | #299 | $65,640 |
| 197 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $89,704 | $92,936 | #149 | $73,603 |
| 198 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $89,663 | $95,435 | #111 | $66,298 |
| 199 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $89,650 | $85,328 | #266 | $66,371 |
| 200 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $89,622 | $95,391 | #112 | $62,021 |
| 201 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $89,589 | $101,691 | #54 | $58,191 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at University of Central Florida
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,029 | $104,337 | — |
Other Majors at University of Central Florida by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Florida mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,298 one year after graduating and $89,663 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Florida rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Central Florida ranks #198 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Central Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
← All data for University of Central Florida · 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.