Mechanical Engineering at University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
University of Tulsa graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Tulsa 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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| 155 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $91,285 | $97,415 | #95 | $69,161 |
| 156 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $91,285 | $97,415 | #96 | $69,161 |
| 157 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $91,229 | $97,872 | #85 | $68,632 |
| 158 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $91,225 | $102,424 | #51 | $70,220 |
| 159 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $91,192 | $85,282 | #267 | $70,440 |
| 160 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $91,187 | $105,556 | #36 | $63,812 |
| 161 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $91,131 | $92,681 | #152 | $66,161 |
Other Majors at University of Tulsa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $145,353 | — | #1 of 19 |
| Computer Science | $109,332 | $73,787 | #116 of 349 |
| Chemical Engineering | $101,626 | $47,705 | #45 of 158 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $100,887 | $73,106 | #23 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,533 | $65,012 | #65 of 452 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,087 | $74,770 | #155 of 258 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,233 | — | #176 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,510 | $74,029 | #631 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,026 | $45,038 | #625 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,485 | — | #76 of 610 |
| Psychology | $60,700 | $34,699 | #88 of 1027 |
| Music | $46,662 | $32,253 | #93 of 268 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,090 | $27,612 | #584 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Tulsa mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,220 one year after graduating and $91,225 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Tulsa rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Tulsa ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Tulsa worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,764.
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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.