Mechanical Engineering at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State 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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| 171 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $90,623 | $98,996 | #76 | $65,756 |
| 172 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $90,588 | $97,129 | #99 | $71,072 |
| 173 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $90,583 | $97,179 | #97 | $68,265 |
| 174 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $90,565 | $95,490 | #109 | $75,777 |
| 175 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $90,461 | $107,020 | #25 | $71,504 |
| 176 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $90,461 | $107,020 | #26 | $71,504 |
| 177 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $90,384 | $92,871 | #151 | $75,211 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,777 one year after graduating and $90,565 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,012.
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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.