Mechanical Engineering at University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University of New Orleans graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Orleans 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 |
| … | |||||
| 146 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $91,633 | $82,499 | #288 | $62,846 |
| 147 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $91,522 | $87,648 | #234 | $79,438 |
| 148 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $91,438 | $87,030 | #241 | $66,789 |
| 149 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $91,435 | $105,843 | #33 | $68,968 |
| 150 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $91,296 | $101,233 | #58 | $72,370 |
| 151 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $91,285 | $97,415 | #91 | $69,161 |
| 152 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $91,285 | $97,415 | #92 | $69,161 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Orleans mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,968 one year after graduating and $91,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Orleans rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of New Orleans ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,375.
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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.