Mechanical Engineering at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in mechanical engineering earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 300 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $83,912 | $93,045 | #146 | $52,602 |
| 301 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $83,873 | $88,434 | #224 | $76,823 |
| 302 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $83,438 | $85,698 | #258 | $61,626 |
| 303 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $82,934 | $86,099 | #253 | $70,726 |
| 304 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $82,856 | $84,265 | #279 | $65,796 |
| 305 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #225 | $66,331 |
| 306 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #226 | $66,331 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,726 one year after graduating and $82,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Kansas ranks #303 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.