Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 274 graduates a year
Michigan Technological University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan 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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| 215 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $88,972 | $91,956 | #163 | $71,318 |
| 216 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $88,965 | $84,981 | #273 | $67,764 |
| 217 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $88,960 | $95,438 | #110 | $69,746 |
| 218 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $88,860 | $93,693 | #137 | $74,922 |
| 219 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $88,860 | $91,988 | #162 | $67,158 |
| 220 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $88,830 | $90,314 | #192 | $56,135 |
| 221 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $88,708 | $90,190 | #195 | $66,678 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Michigan Technological University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,854 | $108,453 | — |
Other Majors at Michigan Technological University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan Technological University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,922 one year after graduating and $88,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan Technological University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Michigan Technological University ranks #218 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less 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.