Mechanical Engineer

Careers / Mechanical Engineer

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Design and develop mechanical devices and systems

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Typical Education

Bachelor's

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Annual Openings

20,200

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Median Salary

$99,510

10-Year Job Outlook

→ 2%Stable

Projected employment change 2023-2033 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Schools

Programs

$61k

Avg Earnings

Regions

Reading the Numbers

Earnings/yr

Median salary 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard)

ROI %

Return on investment: (Earnings − Debt) ÷ Debt. Higher = better payoff.

Debt

Median total student debt at graduation for this program

Net Price

Annual cost after grants/scholarships (avg for all students at school)

How to Get There

Multiple educational paths can lead to a career as a Mechanical Engineer. Explore programs by credential level below.

Associate9 programs

Austin Community College District

Engineering, General.

Austin, TX • Southwest

$43,183/yr

+507.1% ROI

$7,113 debt

Central New Mexico Community College

Engineering, General.

Albuquerque, NM • Southwest

—/yr

Century College

Engineering, General.

White Bear Lake, MN • Midwest

—/yr

Chattanooga State Community College

Engineering, General.

Chattanooga, TN • Southeast

—/yr

$13,125 debt

+4 more Associate programs available

Bachelor's36 programs

California State University Maritime Academy

Mechanical Engineering.

Vallejo, CA • West

$92,315/yr

+368.8% ROI

$19,690 debt

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Mechanical Engineering.

San Luis Obispo, CA • West

$83,011/yr

+304.9% ROI

$20,500 debt

Bucknell University

Mechanical Engineering.

Lewisburg, PA • Northeast

$79,391/yr

+307.1% ROI

$19,500 debt

Case Western Reserve University

Mechanical Engineering.

Cleveland, OH • Midwest

$76,736/yr

+208.7% ROI

$24,855 debt

Carnegie Mellon University

Mechanical Engineering.

Pittsburgh, PA • Northeast

$76,523/yr

+236% ROI

$22,777 debt

+31 more Bachelor's programs available

Master's13 programs

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Engineering, General.

Tempe, AZ • Southwest

$105,735/yr

+299.4% ROI

$26,476 debt

Case Western Reserve University

Engineering, General.

Cleveland, OH • Midwest

$100,475/yr

+100.1% ROI

$50,224 debt

California State University-Fullerton

Mechanical Engineering.

Fullerton, CA • West

$98,565/yr

Carnegie Mellon University

Mechanical Engineering.

Pittsburgh, PA • Northeast

$93,617/yr

+173.8% ROI

$34,193 debt

Clarkson University

Mechanical Engineering.

Potsdam, NY • Northeast

$93,595/yr

+8 more Master's programs available

Schools by Region

Compare programs across different regions to find the best fit for you.

Midwest9 programs

Avg earnings: $67,007/yr

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

$100,475

+100.1%

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

$76,736

+208.7%

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

Career outlook data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program earnings and ROI from College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Earnings represent median income 1 year after graduation. ROI is calculated as (Earnings - Debt) / Debt.