Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Ohio Northern University 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 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio Northern 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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| 276 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $85,938 | $90,396 | #191 | $72,900 |
| 277 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $85,881 | $96,424 | #104 | $65,764 |
| 278 | University of Evansville Evansville, IN | $85,851 | $92,102 | #160 | $66,553 |
| 279 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $85,802 | $91,564 | #174 | $72,443 |
| 280 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $85,791 | $89,270 | #212 | $68,976 |
| 281 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $85,742 | $99,276 | #71 | $62,813 |
| 282 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $85,545 | $75,331 | #316 | $68,615 |
Other Majors at Ohio Northern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $89,697 | — | #7 of 51 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,916 | — | #181 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,157 | $72,482 | #602 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,673 | $68,129 | #198 of 233 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $72,121 | $49,444 | #26 of 29 |
| Computer Science | — | $69,046 | — |
| Marketing | $67,802 | $44,584 | #235 of 516 |
| Construction Management | $66,757 | $64,311 | #57 of 57 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $59,597 | $45,730 | #121 of 126 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,606 | $38,918 | #419 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,289 | $27,463 | #467 of 610 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $34,445 | $19,167 | #218 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio Northern University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,443 one year after graduating and $85,802 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio Northern University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Ohio Northern University ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Ohio Northern University 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.