Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Fairmont State University graduates in mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians earn 8% 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 Fairmont State University Compares for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
All 61 colleges reporting mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians 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 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,209 | $114,842 | #1 | $98,661 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $120,219 | $105,865 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $98,267 | $91,899 | #9 | $72,334 |
| 4 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $97,257 | $102,546 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $91,941 | $87,509 | #19 | $62,223 |
| 6 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $91,879 | $97,643 | #6 | $61,991 |
| 7 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $91,230 | $83,013 | #33 | $64,243 |
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $90,472 | $81,454 | #37 | $73,788 |
| 9 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK | $90,263 | $101,344 | #5 | — |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $90,188 | $82,065 | #35 | $59,384 |
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| 50 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $76,413 | $72,729 | #53 | $62,681 |
| 51 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $76,400 | $85,779 | #28 | $61,141 |
| 52 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $75,897 | $77,188 | #46 | $65,341 |
| 53 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $75,569 | $89,402 | #14 | $54,410 |
| 54 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $74,878 | $77,735 | #45 | $57,234 |
| 55 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $73,336 | $69,801 | #57 | $48,372 |
| 56 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $73,327 | $69,792 | #58 | $57,431 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairmont State University mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,410 one year after graduating and $75,569 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairmont State University rank for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians?
Among 61 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates, Fairmont State University ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians at Fairmont State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians ($82,073), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,279.
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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.