Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University
Flint, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 157 graduates a year
Kettering University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kettering 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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| 42 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $99,859 | $107,130 | #23 | $84,999 |
| 43 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $99,573 | $90,605 | #188 | $76,785 |
| 44 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $99,331 | $106,504 | #29 | $74,209 |
| 45 | Kettering University Flint, MI | $99,292 | $104,692 | #37 | $79,307 |
| 46 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $99,216 | $90,280 | #193 | $71,359 |
| 47 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $99,148 | $90,218 | #194 | $75,040 |
| 48 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $99,111 | $90,185 | #196 | $67,633 |
Other Majors at Kettering University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,531 | $82,580 | #37 of 189 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,977 | $86,360 | #33 of 258 |
| Computer Science | $106,638 | $83,751 | #130 of 349 |
| Chemical Engineering | $103,868 | $71,411 | #32 of 158 |
| Industrial Engineering | $86,265 | $85,105 | #85 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kettering University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,307 one year after graduating and $99,292 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kettering University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Kettering University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Kettering University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.