Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 226 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Dallas 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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| 184 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $90,261 | $81,264 | #297 | $74,869 |
| 185 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $90,216 | $95,122 | #116 | $77,229 |
| 186 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $90,158 | $91,664 | #172 | $69,188 |
| 187 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $90,102 | $91,607 | #173 | $61,113 |
| 188 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $90,084 | $79,065 | #310 | $66,909 |
| 189 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $90,061 | $86,028 | #254 | $73,433 |
| 190 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $90,053 | $95,759 | #106 | $66,385 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at The University of Texas at Dallas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,397 | — | — |
Other Majors at The University of Texas at Dallas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,113 one year after graduating and $90,102 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Dallas rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,689.
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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.