Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 231 graduates a year
Northeastern University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 12% more 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 Northeastern 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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| 21 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $104,523 | $106,269 | #31 | $82,227 |
| 22 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $104,336 | $94,939 | #117 | $81,108 |
| 23 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $104,229 | $94,842 | #118 | $69,555 |
| 24 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $103,384 | $91,040 | #181 | $80,255 |
| 25 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY | $103,254 | $98,276 | #82 | $74,472 |
| 26 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $102,572 | $110,041 | #14 | $80,374 |
| 27 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $102,161 | $92,960 | #147 | $75,231 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Northeastern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,265 | $124,007 | — |
Other Majors at Northeastern University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,255 one year after graduating and $103,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Northeastern University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,547.
← All data for Northeastern 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.