Mechanical Engineering at Montana Technological University
Butte, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Montana Technological University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana 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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| 305 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #225 | $66,331 |
| 306 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #226 | $66,331 |
| 307 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $82,477 | $84,711 | #276 | $48,799 |
| 308 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $82,443 | $90,056 | #199 | $73,901 |
| 309 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $82,322 | $83,697 | #281 | $66,404 |
| 310 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $81,428 | $80,002 | #305 | $66,546 |
| 311 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $80,963 | $86,400 | #247 | $71,097 |
Other Majors at Montana Technological University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $106,076 | $69,212 | #8 of 19 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $93,629 | — | #1 of 7 |
| Public Health | $86,855 | $74,771 | #5 of 215 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,504 | $74,338 | #673 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $80,327 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $61,446 | $46,181 | #190 of 271 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $58,332 | $42,543 | #160 of 166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana Technological University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,901 one year after graduating and $82,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana Technological University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Montana Technological University ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Montana Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.