Mechanical Engineering at Norwich University
Northfield, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Norwich University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Norwich 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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| 304 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $82,856 | $84,265 | #279 | $65,796 |
| 305 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #225 | $66,331 |
| 306 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $82,795 | $88,355 | #226 | $66,331 |
| 307 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $82,477 | $84,711 | #276 | $48,799 |
| 308 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $82,443 | $90,056 | #199 | $73,901 |
| 309 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $82,322 | $83,697 | #281 | $66,404 |
| 310 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $81,428 | $80,002 | #305 | $66,546 |
Other Majors at Norwich University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | — | $98,551 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $90,628 | $60,988 | #37 of 99 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,054 | $74,283 | #507 of 966 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $85,184 | $73,947 | #2 of 5 |
| Construction Management | $76,175 | $46,751 | #55 of 57 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,713 | $44,884 | #224 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,203 | $46,409 | #279 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,791 | $43,988 | #106 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,075 | $43,523 | #25 of 660 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $68,004 | $43,621 | #50 of 118 |
| History | $66,185 | $42,940 | #29 of 459 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,497 | $37,161 | #86 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,374 | — | #230 of 841 |
| Architecture | $58,534 | — | #75 of 78 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,456 | $33,805 | #271 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,775 | $41,164 | #312 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Norwich University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,799 one year after graduating and $82,477 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Norwich University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Norwich University ranks #307 by median pay four years after graduation, and #276 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Norwich University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.