Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
Rowan University 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 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rowan 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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| 185 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $90,216 | $95,122 | #116 | $77,229 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,909 one year after graduating and $90,084 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Rowan University ranks #188 by median pay four years after graduation, and #310 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Rowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.