Mechanical Engineering at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY LaGuardia Community College Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 5 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 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $74,727 | $68,733 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $73,388 | $69,555 | #1 | — |
| 3 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $71,115 | $67,687 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $61,244 | $65,357 | #4 | — |
| 5 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $60,461 | $61,471 | #5 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY LaGuardia Community College mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,115 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY LaGuardia Community College rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, CUNY LaGuardia Community College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at CUNY LaGuardia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($72,444).
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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.