Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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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| 240 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $87,997 | $89,494 | #208 | $69,772 |
| 241 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,997 | $89,494 | #209 | $69,772 |
| 242 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $87,997 | $89,494 | #210 | $69,772 |
| 243 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $87,991 | $89,461 | #211 | $60,924 |
| 244 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $87,789 | $86,252 | #251 | $65,386 |
| 245 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $87,788 | $83,556 | #284 | $60,249 |
| 246 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $87,772 | $79,924 | #306 | $71,774 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,161 | $103,803 | — |
Other Majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,924 one year after graduating and $87,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #211 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,125.
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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.