Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 73 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $96,226 | $87,559 | #236 | $60,798 |
| 74 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $96,218 | $88,500 | #222 | $67,851 |
| 75 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | $95,983 | $102,972 | #43 | $78,732 |
| 76 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $95,965 | $102,895 | #45 | $72,057 |
| 77 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $95,957 | $87,315 | #238 | $60,996 |
| 78 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $95,896 | $94,217 | #129 | $71,746 |
| 79 | Boston University Boston, MA | $95,757 | $84,324 | #278 | $76,337 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Washington University in St Louis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,081 | $115,029 | — |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $185,551 | $102,814 | #2 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $177,066 | $110,302 | #19 of 349 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $162,355 | $106,701 | #1 of 84 |
| Systems Engineering | $119,297 | $83,874 | #5 of 11 |
| Chemical Engineering | $107,843 | $69,801 | #21 of 158 |
| Economics | $102,439 | $66,325 | #60 of 368 |
| Marketing | $100,489 | $70,819 | #7 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $98,497 | $79,799 | #30 of 309 |
| Psychology | $91,787 | — | #2 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,778 | — | #15 of 565 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $75,261 | $37,377 | #10 of 82 |
| Anthropology | $71,018 | $34,489 | #4 of 188 |
| Biology | $68,359 | $24,925 | #122 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $33,615 | #29 of 299 |
| Cognitive Science | $67,212 | $30,996 | #16 of 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,498 | $38,854 | #20 of 87 |
| Area Studies | — | $30,716 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $16,635 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,057 one year after graduating and $95,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,503.
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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.