Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
Stony Brook University 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 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook 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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| 142 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $91,683 | $87,577 | #235 | $68,440 |
| 143 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $91,665 | $108,020 | #18 | $74,284 |
| 144 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $91,653 | $102,905 | #44 | $71,424 |
| 145 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $91,650 | $87,232 | #239 | $68,729 |
| 146 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $91,633 | $82,499 | #288 | $62,846 |
| 147 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $91,522 | $87,648 | #234 | $79,438 |
| 148 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $91,438 | $87,030 | #241 | $66,789 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Stony Brook University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,757 | $104,470 | $13,759 |
Other Majors at Stony Brook University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,729 one year after graduating and $91,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,920.
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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.