Mechanical Engineering at Union College
Schenectady, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Union College graduates in mechanical engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Union College 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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| 283 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $85,509 | $100,765 | #62 | $68,765 |
| 284 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $85,495 | $78,637 | #314 | $62,497 |
| 285 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $85,463 | $91,714 | #169 | $72,278 |
| 286 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $85,427 | $81,309 | #292 | $68,407 |
| 287 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $85,354 | $90,762 | #186 | $62,835 |
| 288 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $85,350 | $91,870 | #166 | $69,667 |
| 289 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $85,286 | $81,466 | #291 | $68,919 |
Other Majors at Union College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $114,064 | — | #6 of 84 |
| Economics | $99,783 | $62,846 | #68 of 368 |
| Biology | $87,208 | — | #9 of 841 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $86,182 | $62,624 | #100 of 118 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $75,345 | $45,516 | #17 of 476 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,005 | $49,759 | #67 of 565 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $68,666 | $44,927 | #20 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $30,061 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Union College mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,407 one year after graduating and $85,427 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Union College rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Union College ranks #286 by median pay four years after graduation, and #292 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Union College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.