Mechanical Engineering at Boston University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 124 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston 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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| 76 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $95,965 | $102,895 | #45 | $72,057 |
| 77 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $95,957 | $87,315 | #238 | $60,996 |
| 78 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $95,896 | $94,217 | #129 | $71,746 |
| 79 | Boston University Boston, MA | $95,757 | $84,324 | #278 | $76,337 |
| 80 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $95,470 | $96,032 | #105 | $75,750 |
| 81 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $95,341 | $108,220 | #17 | $73,984 |
| 82 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $95,329 | $93,660 | #139 | $80,187 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Boston University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,228 | $117,154 | $57,930 |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,337 one year after graduating and $95,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Boston University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Boston University · Methodology
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.