Mechanical Engineering at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 182 graduates a year
University of Houston 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 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 119 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $93,541 | $82,373 | #289 | — |
| 120 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $93,494 | $99,512 | #70 | $71,335 |
| 121 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $93,311 | $113,215 | #8 | $70,038 |
| 122 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $93,275 | $94,833 | #119 | $74,043 |
| 123 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $93,246 | $105,842 | #34 | $74,005 |
| 124 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $93,119 | $93,668 | #138 | $76,909 |
| 125 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $93,073 | $87,041 | #240 | $66,089 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at University of Houston
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,655 | $125,271 | — |
Other Majors at University of Houston by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,043 one year after graduating and $93,275 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Houston ranks #122 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.