Mechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
Milwaukee School of Engineering graduates in mechanical engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Milwaukee School of Engineering 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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| 277 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $85,881 | $96,424 | #104 | $65,764 |
| 278 | University of Evansville Evansville, IN | $85,851 | $92,102 | #160 | $66,553 |
| 279 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $85,802 | $91,564 | #174 | $72,443 |
| 280 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $85,791 | $89,270 | #212 | $68,976 |
| 281 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $85,742 | $99,276 | #71 | $62,813 |
| 282 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $85,545 | $75,331 | #316 | $68,615 |
| 283 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $85,509 | $100,765 | #62 | $68,765 |
Other Majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $103,360 | $78,333 | #105 of 189 |
| Construction Management | $95,147 | $79,353 | #24 of 57 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $93,229 | $70,090 | #65 of 118 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $93,201 | $74,901 | #216 of 258 |
| Civil Engineering | $92,809 | $72,940 | #33 of 233 |
| Architectural Engineering | $88,756 | — | #8 of 16 |
| Industrial Engineering | $87,279 | $71,112 | #83 of 94 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,550 | $60,187 | #70 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,822 | $73,835 | #618 of 966 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,935 | $55,333 | #155 of 158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Milwaukee School of Engineering mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,976 one year after graduating and $85,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Milwaukee School of Engineering rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Milwaukee School of Engineering ranks #280 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.