Mechanical Engineering at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
University of Rochester graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% more 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 University of Rochester 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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| 85 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $95,090 | $97,707 | #88 | $75,146 |
| 86 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $95,079 | $107,923 | #19 | $75,238 |
| 87 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $95,078 | $83,442 | #286 | $71,519 |
| 88 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $95,060 | $90,477 | #189 | $73,828 |
| 89 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $95,040 | $86,480 | #244 | $67,096 |
| 90 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $94,990 | $109,984 | #15 | $61,611 |
| 91 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $94,919 | $100,081 | #65 | $70,688 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,828 one year after graduating and $95,060 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Rochester ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.