Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Tyler graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Tyler 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 |
| … | |||||
| 220 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $88,830 | $90,314 | #192 | $56,135 |
| 221 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $88,708 | $90,190 | #195 | $66,678 |
| 222 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $88,653 | $96,839 | #100 | $68,469 |
| 223 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $88,562 | $90,042 | #200 | $64,977 |
| 224 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $88,533 | $91,912 | #164 | $72,627 |
| 225 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $88,530 | $79,705 | #308 | $73,871 |
| 226 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $88,515 | $94,068 | #130 | $68,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Tyler mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,977 one year after graduating and $88,562 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Tyler rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, The University of Texas at Tyler ranks #223 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,788.
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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.