Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University
Logan, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
Utah State 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 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah State 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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| 191 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $89,995 | $91,526 | #176 | $74,445 |
| 192 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $89,966 | $85,629 | #260 | $56,254 |
| 193 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $89,901 | $88,543 | #220 | $70,724 |
| 194 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $89,901 | $85,205 | #269 | $69,406 |
| 195 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $89,827 | $78,840 | #312 | $68,675 |
| 196 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $89,732 | $80,787 | #299 | $65,640 |
| 197 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $89,704 | $92,936 | #149 | $73,603 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Utah State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,795 | $107,544 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah State University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,406 one year after graduating and $89,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah State University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Utah State University ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #269 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Utah State 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 $13,102.
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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.