Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 155 graduates a year
Clarkson 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 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarkson 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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| 176 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $90,461 | $107,020 | #26 | $71,504 |
| 177 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $90,384 | $92,871 | #151 | $75,211 |
| 178 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $90,355 | $79,174 | #309 | $76,409 |
| 179 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $90,286 | $85,934 | #255 | $73,168 |
| 180 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #293 | $74,869 |
| 181 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #294 | $74,869 |
| 182 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #295 | $74,869 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Clarkson University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,595 | $107,611 | — |
Other Majors at Clarkson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $107,790 | $80,942 | #85 of 189 |
| Computer Science | $103,132 | $79,744 | #148 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,750 | $77,940 | #145 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,614 | $75,887 | #104 of 158 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,152 | $65,887 | #42 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,132 | $60,594 | #91 of 796 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,066 | $71,783 | #49 of 59 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $88,793 | $74,407 | #19 of 33 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,387 | $70,136 | #156 of 233 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $77,891 | $67,308 | #35 of 46 |
| Biology | $77,791 | $39,807 | #34 of 841 |
| Psychology | $73,359 | — | #16 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $41,745 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $37,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarkson University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,168 one year after graduating and $90,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarkson University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Clarkson University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #255 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Clarkson 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 $26,750.
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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.