Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Lawrence Technological University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lawrence Technological 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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| 34 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $101,196 | $88,674 | #217 | $82,361 |
| 35 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $101,196 | $89,114 | #214 | $78,441 |
| 36 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $100,554 | $88,255 | #228 | $77,925 |
| 37 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $100,145 | $105,591 | #35 | $77,321 |
| 38 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $100,003 | $87,764 | #232 | $76,485 |
| 39 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $99,975 | $115,729 | #4 | $75,311 |
| 40 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $99,955 | $103,474 | #38 | $78,862 |
Other Majors at Lawrence Technological University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $99,444 | — | #2 of 299 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,532 | $80,671 | #150 of 258 |
| Civil Engineering | $83,291 | $77,836 | #143 of 233 |
| Computer Science | $82,464 | $67,392 | #291 of 349 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $80,937 | $64,298 | #110 of 118 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lawrence Technological University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,321 one year after graduating and $100,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lawrence Technological University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Lawrence Technological University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Lawrence Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.