Mechanical Engineering at Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Lake Superior State University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lake Superior 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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| 182 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #295 | $74,869 |
| 183 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #296 | $74,869 |
| 184 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #297 | $74,869 |
| 185 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $90,216 | $95,122 | #116 | $77,229 |
| 186 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $90,158 | $91,664 | #172 | $69,188 |
| 187 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $90,102 | $91,607 | #173 | $61,113 |
| 188 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $90,084 | $79,065 | #310 | $66,909 |
Other Majors at Lake Superior State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,959 | $68,007 | #940 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,167 | $47,038 | #711 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,286 | $43,937 | #192 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,905 | — | #98 of 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,396 | $39,198 | #1014 of 1176 |
| Biology | $46,435 | — | #763 of 841 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $44,090 | $34,729 | #7 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Superior State University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,229 one year after graduating and $90,216 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Superior State University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Lake Superior State University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Lake Superior State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135).
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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.