Mechanical Engineering at University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
University of Notre Dame graduates in mechanical engineering earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Notre Dame 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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| 39 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $99,975 | $115,729 | #4 | $75,311 |
| 40 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $99,955 | $103,474 | #38 | $78,862 |
| 41 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $99,860 | $101,559 | #56 | $79,391 |
| 42 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $99,859 | $107,130 | #23 | $84,999 |
| 43 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $99,573 | $90,605 | #188 | $76,785 |
| 44 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $99,331 | $106,504 | #29 | $74,209 |
| 45 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $99,292 | $104,692 | #37 | $79,307 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Notre Dame mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,999 one year after graduating and $99,859 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Notre Dame rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Notre Dame ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Notre Dame worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,910.
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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.