Mechanical Engineering at University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
University of Miami graduates in mechanical engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Miami 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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| 270 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $86,331 | $92,128 | #159 | $72,412 |
| 271 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $86,239 | $91,703 | #170 | $68,943 |
| 272 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $86,238 | $84,728 | #275 | $69,454 |
| 273 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $86,156 | $91,702 | #171 | $66,843 |
| 274 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $86,062 | $91,841 | #167 | $69,178 |
| 275 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $85,995 | $91,531 | #175 | $66,743 |
| 276 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $85,938 | $90,396 | #191 | $72,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Miami mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,843 one year after graduating and $86,156 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Miami rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Miami ranks #273 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Miami worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,650.
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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.