Mechanical Engineering at University of Evansville
Evansville, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Evansville graduates in mechanical engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Evansville 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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| 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 |
| 277 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $85,881 | $96,424 | #104 | $65,764 |
| 278 | University of Evansville Evansville, IN | $85,851 | $92,102 | #160 | $66,553 |
| 279 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $85,802 | $91,564 | #174 | $72,443 |
| 280 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $85,791 | $89,270 | #212 | $68,976 |
| 281 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $85,742 | $99,276 | #71 | $62,813 |
Other Majors at University of Evansville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,773 | $71,066 | #693 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,532 | — | #190 of 233 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,673 | — | #94 of 253 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,569 | $55,891 | #364 of 796 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $73,549 | — |
| Marketing | $68,363 | — | #222 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,830 | $34,809 | #71 of 610 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $61,531 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,964 | $47,024 | #989 of 1176 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,838 | $23,407 | #37 of 255 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $38,198 | — | #126 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Evansville mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,553 one year after graduating and $85,851 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Evansville rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Evansville ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Evansville worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,010.
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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.