Mechanical Engineering at El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Associate's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
El Paso Community College graduates in mechanical engineering earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How El Paso Community College Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 5 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 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $74,727 | $68,733 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $73,388 | $69,555 | #1 | — |
| 3 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $71,115 | $67,687 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $61,244 | $65,357 | #4 | — |
| 5 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $60,461 | $61,471 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at El Paso Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,358 | $79,996 | #133 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,246 | — | #90 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,626 | $58,814 | #242 of 560 |
| Computer Science | $49,388 | — | #19 of 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,024 | $23,641 | #540 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,169 | $25,846 | #332 of 426 |
| Business/Commerce | $37,894 | $25,900 | #193 of 205 |
| Architecture | $36,438 | — | — |
| Psychology | $34,065 | $20,644 | #89 of 106 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $33,290 | $17,558 | #11 of 11 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,542 | $21,750 | #29 of 31 |
| Biology | $31,657 | $17,314 | #45 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,701 | $19,141 | #144 of 160 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,829 | $9,347 | #22 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do El Paso Community College mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does El Paso Community College rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, El Paso Community College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at El Paso Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($72,444).
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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.