Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Baylor University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor 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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| 126 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $93,065 | $88,579 | #219 | $76,263 |
| 127 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $93,028 | $84,649 | #277 | $55,405 |
| 128 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $93,026 | $86,998 | #242 | $65,014 |
| 129 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $92,990 | $94,544 | #122 | $75,726 |
| 130 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $92,969 | $107,619 | #20 | $75,001 |
| 131 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $92,969 | $107,619 | #21 | $75,001 |
| 132 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $92,952 | $88,471 | #223 | $73,833 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,726 one year after graduating and $92,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Baylor University ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Baylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,096.
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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.
