Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Lehigh University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lehigh 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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| 64 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $97,113 | $103,364 | #40 | $76,228 |
| 65 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $97,087 | $90,795 | #185 | $74,145 |
| 66 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $96,999 | $85,418 | #265 | $73,972 |
| 67 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $96,618 | $98,261 | #83 | $75,479 |
| 68 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $96,467 | $87,842 | #231 | $73,570 |
| 69 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $96,418 | $102,892 | #46 | $79,359 |
| 70 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $96,376 | $87,759 | #233 | $78,280 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Lehigh University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,551 | — | — |
Other Majors at Lehigh University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lehigh University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,479 one year after graduating and $96,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lehigh University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Lehigh University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Lehigh University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,950.
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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.