Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 179 graduates a year
Brigham Young University 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 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brigham Young University 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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| 167 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $90,717 | $96,809 | #101 | $77,011 |
| 168 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $90,654 | $102,648 | #49 | $68,448 |
| 169 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $90,649 | $92,163 | #158 | $79,280 |
| 170 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $90,634 | $85,900 | #256 | $67,668 |
| 171 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $90,623 | $98,996 | #76 | $65,756 |
| 172 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $90,588 | $97,129 | #99 | $71,072 |
| 173 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $90,583 | $97,179 | #97 | $68,265 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Brigham Young University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,461 | $103,427 | — |
Other Majors at Brigham Young University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brigham Young University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,668 one year after graduating and $90,634 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brigham Young University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Brigham Young University ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,544.
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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.