Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland 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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| 55 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $97,901 | $101,610 | #55 | $67,050 |
| 56 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $97,825 | $89,014 | #215 | $69,754 |
| 57 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $97,556 | $99,215 | #72 | $80,962 |
| 58 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $97,444 | $102,743 | #47 | $78,213 |
| 59 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $97,308 | $85,690 | #259 | $78,182 |
| 60 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $97,270 | $92,581 | #153 | $65,905 |
| 61 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $97,159 | $98,782 | #79 | $68,359 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Oakland University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,451 | $130,141 | — |
Other Majors at Oakland University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,213 one year after graduating and $97,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Oakland University ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.