Mechanical Engineering at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso 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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| 170 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $90,634 | $85,900 | #256 | $67,668 |
| 171 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $90,623 | $98,996 | #76 | $65,756 |
| 172 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $90,588 | $97,129 | #99 | $71,072 |
| 173 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $90,583 | $97,179 | #97 | $68,265 |
| 174 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $90,565 | $95,490 | #109 | $75,777 |
| 175 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $90,461 | $107,020 | #25 | $71,504 |
| 176 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $90,461 | $107,020 | #26 | $71,504 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,265 one year after graduating and $90,583 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.