Mechanical Engineering at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Temple University 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 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 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 |
| 162 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $91,127 | $86,367 | #249 | $70,999 |
| 163 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $91,052 | $79,915 | #307 | $65,761 |
| 164 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $91,028 | $100,936 | #60 | $73,220 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,161 one year after graduating and $91,131 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Temple University ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.