Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates in mechanical engineering earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Washington-Tacoma 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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| 28 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $102,104 | $92,908 | #150 | $72,647 |
| 29 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $102,078 | $93,890 | #133 | $66,947 |
| 30 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $102,078 | $93,890 | #134 | $66,947 |
| 31 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $102,078 | $93,890 | #135 | $66,947 |
| 32 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $101,348 | $103,072 | #42 | $72,481 |
| 33 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $101,345 | $110,708 | #12 | $78,009 |
| 34 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $101,196 | $88,674 | #217 | $82,361 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,947 one year after graduating and $102,078 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,448.
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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.