Mechanical Engineering at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
The College of New Jersey graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% 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 The College of New Jersey 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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| 160 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $91,187 | $105,556 | #36 | $63,812 |
| 161 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $91,131 | $92,681 | #152 | $66,161 |
| 162 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $91,127 | $86,367 | #249 | $70,999 |
| 163 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $91,052 | $79,915 | #307 | $65,761 |
| 164 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $91,028 | $100,936 | #60 | $73,220 |
| 165 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $90,768 | $92,312 | #155 | $71,406 |
| 166 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $90,768 | $92,312 | #156 | $71,406 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of New Jersey mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,761 one year after graduating and $91,052 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of New Jersey rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, The College of New Jersey ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #307 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at The College of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,875.
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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.