Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 151 graduates a year
Georgia Southern University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia Southern University 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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| 245 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $87,788 | $83,556 | #284 | $60,249 |
| 246 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $87,772 | $79,924 | #306 | $71,774 |
| 247 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $87,752 | $93,645 | #140 | $71,448 |
| 248 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $87,731 | $90,819 | #184 | $68,462 |
| 249 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $87,704 | $94,404 | #125 | $67,791 |
| 250 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $87,702 | $90,862 | #183 | $72,158 |
| 251 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $87,645 | $91,199 | #180 | $73,260 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Southern University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,462 one year after graduating and $87,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Southern University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Georgia Southern University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Georgia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.