Mechanical Engineering at Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Youngstown State University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Youngstown State 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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| 309 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $82,322 | $83,697 | #281 | $66,404 |
| 310 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $81,428 | $80,002 | #305 | $66,546 |
| 311 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $80,963 | $86,400 | #247 | $71,097 |
| 312 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $80,158 | $85,541 | #261 | $68,061 |
| 313 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $79,452 | $75,622 | #315 | $63,747 |
| 314 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $79,326 | $80,675 | #300 | $63,062 |
| 315 | Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $78,118 | $82,171 | #290 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Youngstown State University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,061 one year after graduating and $80,158 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Youngstown State University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Youngstown State University ranks #312 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Youngstown State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.