Mechanical Engineering: doctoral degree earnings by college
Median earnings of mechanical engineering graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 3 colleges. National median: $107,798, rising to $155,567 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $115,268 | $147,335 | — |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $107,798 | — | — |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $107,492 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do mechanical engineering graduates earn?
The median college reports $107,798 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering and $155,567 four years after. The highest is $115,268 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.