Mechanical Engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% 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 Virginia-Main Campus 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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| 89 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $95,040 | $86,480 | #244 | $67,096 |
| 90 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $94,990 | $109,984 | #15 | $61,611 |
| 91 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $94,919 | $100,081 | #65 | $70,688 |
| 92 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $94,881 | $86,398 | #248 | $74,366 |
| 93 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $94,869 | $100,028 | #66 | $74,457 |
| 94 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $94,841 | $83,517 | #285 | $73,414 |
| 95 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $94,744 | $90,177 | #197 | $65,641 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at University of Virginia-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $103,192 | — |
Other Majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Virginia-Main Campus mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,366 one year after graduating and $94,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Virginia-Main Campus rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Virginia-Main Campus ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #248 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.