Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 217 graduates a year
Clemson 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 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clemson 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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| 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 |
| 165 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $90,768 | $92,312 | #155 | $71,406 |
| 166 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $90,768 | $92,312 | #156 | $71,406 |
| 167 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $90,717 | $96,809 | #101 | $77,011 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Clemson University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,643 | $102,636 | — |
Other Majors at Clemson University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,220 one year after graduating and $91,028 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Clemson University ranks #164 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Clemson 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 $21,665.
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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.