Mechanical Engineering at University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
University of Wyoming graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wyoming 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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| 249 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $87,704 | $94,404 | #125 | $67,791 |
| 250 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $87,702 | $90,862 | #183 | $72,158 |
| 251 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $87,645 | $91,199 | #180 | $73,260 |
| 252 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $87,533 | $91,229 | #179 | $57,153 |
| 253 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $87,503 | $83,584 | #282 | $70,179 |
| 254 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $87,477 | $92,234 | #157 | $68,260 |
| 255 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $87,384 | $85,854 | #257 | $69,871 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wyoming mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,153 one year after graduating and $87,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wyoming rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Wyoming ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #179 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Wyoming worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.