Mechanical Engineering at Gannon University
Erie, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Gannon University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 10% less 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 Gannon 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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| 301 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $83,873 | $88,434 | #224 | $76,823 |
| 302 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $83,438 | $85,698 | #258 | $61,626 |
| 303 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $82,934 | $86,099 | #253 | $70,726 |
| 304 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $82,856 | $84,265 | #279 | $65,796 |
| 305 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #225 | $66,331 |
| 306 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #226 | $66,331 |
| 307 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $82,477 | $84,711 | #276 | $48,799 |
Other Majors at Gannon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $93,419 | — | #4 of 61 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,846 | $65,493 | #690 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $73,971 | — | #276 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,065 | — | #546 of 796 |
| Marketing | $63,492 | — | #327 of 516 |
| Biology | $60,846 | — | #310 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,000 | $39,788 | #322 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,161 | — | #283 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,313 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gannon University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,796 one year after graduating and $82,856 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gannon University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Gannon University ranks #304 by median pay four years after graduation, and #279 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Gannon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.