Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% more 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 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 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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| 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 |
| 76 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $95,965 | $102,895 | #45 | $72,057 |
| 77 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $95,957 | $87,315 | #238 | $60,996 |
| 78 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $95,896 | $94,217 | #129 | $71,746 |
Other Majors at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $123,753 | $100,294 | #64 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $112,187 | $85,977 | #14 of 309 |
| Computer Engineering | $109,164 | $92,123 | #81 of 189 |
| Chemical Engineering | $98,341 | $82,394 | #63 of 158 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,448 | $80,062 | #160 of 258 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $90,484 | $71,714 | #74 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,155 | $73,821 | #71 of 233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,732 one year after graduating and $95,983 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.