Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Central Oklahoma graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Oklahoma 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 |
| … | |||||
| 232 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $88,339 | $94,271 | #128 | $71,911 |
| 233 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $88,265 | $94,721 | #121 | $69,178 |
| 234 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $88,249 | $93,930 | #132 | $70,046 |
| 235 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $88,188 | $99,014 | #75 | $71,362 |
| 236 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $88,002 | $80,076 | #304 | $65,938 |
| 237 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $87,997 | $89,494 | #205 | $69,772 |
| 238 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $87,997 | $89,494 | #206 | $69,772 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Oklahoma mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,362 one year after graduating and $88,188 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Oklahoma rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Central Oklahoma ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Central Oklahoma worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.