Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 187 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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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| 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 |
| 189 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $90,061 | $86,028 | #254 | $73,433 |
| 190 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $90,053 | $95,759 | #106 | $66,385 |
| 191 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $89,995 | $91,526 | #176 | $74,445 |
| 192 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $89,966 | $85,629 | #260 | $56,254 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,193 | $112,217 | $28,000 |
Other Majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,433 one year after graduating and $90,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,132.
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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.