Mechanical Engineering at Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Wilkes University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wilkes 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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| 311 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $80,963 | $86,400 | #247 | $71,097 |
| 312 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $80,158 | $85,541 | #261 | $68,061 |
| 313 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $79,452 | $75,622 | #315 | $63,747 |
| 314 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $79,326 | $80,675 | #300 | $63,062 |
| 315 | Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $78,118 | $82,171 | #290 | — |
| 316 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,909 | $70,033 | #318 | $47,837 |
| 317 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $73,601 | $86,733 | #243 | $53,229 |
Other Majors at Wilkes University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,034 | $77,226 | #270 of 966 |
| Engineering | $86,308 | $74,654 | #36 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,041 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,468 | $53,818 | #343 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,961 | $41,758 | #285 of 452 |
| Marketing | $71,501 | $42,038 | #166 of 516 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $70,039 | $60,098 | #45 of 46 |
| Sociology | $58,006 | $36,814 | #108 of 462 |
| Biology | $57,332 | $38,513 | #441 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,020 | $40,508 | #904 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,234 | $45,853 | #157 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,033 | $29,007 | #647 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $45,273 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,062 one year after graduating and $79,326 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Wilkes University ranks #314 by median pay four years after graduation, and #300 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Wilkes University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Wilkes University · Methodology
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.