Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 15% 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 Carnegie Mellon 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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| 14 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY | $106,932 | $101,777 | #52 | $77,895 |
| 15 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $106,750 | $97,136 | #98 | $83,011 |
| 16 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $105,888 | $111,647 | #9 | $82,823 |
| 17 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,623 | $107,420 | #22 | $76,523 |
| 18 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $105,046 | $95,585 | #107 | $72,224 |
| 19 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $104,683 | $110,376 | #13 | $78,552 |
| 20 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $104,649 | $95,224 | #115 | $83,356 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Carnegie Mellon University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,617 | $127,603 | $34,193 |
Other Majors at Carnegie Mellon University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,523 one year after graduating and $105,623 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,777.
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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.