Mechanical Engineering at Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Dordt University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Dordt 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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| 312 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $80,158 | $85,541 | #261 | $68,061 |
| 313 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $79,452 | $75,622 | #315 | $63,747 |
| 314 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $79,326 | $80,675 | #300 | $63,062 |
| 315 | Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $78,118 | $82,171 | #290 | — |
| 316 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,909 | $70,033 | #318 | $47,837 |
| 317 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $73,601 | $86,733 | #243 | $53,229 |
| 318 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $70,314 | $74,840 | #317 | $62,595 |
Other Majors at Dordt University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,629 | — | #304 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,869 | $52,640 | #262 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,190 | $71,680 | #958 of 966 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $62,171 | $49,230 | #51 of 77 |
| Marketing | — | $43,944 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,531 | $39,749 | #556 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dordt University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $78,118 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dordt University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Dordt University ranks #315 by median pay four years after graduation, and #290 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Dordt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135).
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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.