Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 183 graduates a year
Drexel University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drexel 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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| 113 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $93,740 | $94,292 | #127 | $68,686 |
| 114 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $93,721 | $85,280 | #268 | $62,554 |
| 115 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $93,694 | $106,351 | #30 | $75,759 |
| 116 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $93,638 | $95,231 | #114 | $74,267 |
| 117 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $93,622 | $86,235 | #252 | $70,865 |
| 118 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $93,555 | $85,129 | #271 | $73,297 |
| 119 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $93,541 | $82,373 | #289 | — |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Drexel University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,661 | $121,560 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drexel University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,267 one year after graduating and $93,638 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drexel University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Drexel University ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Drexel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,766.
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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.