Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · California State Polytechnic University-Pomona · Pomona, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn a median of $75,040 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121). Median debt is $16,940, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Maritime Academy Vallejo | $92,315 | $19,690 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $88,497 | $13,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $83,356 | $14,250 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $83,011 | $20,500 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $81,865 | $19,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $81,108 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $79,016 | $16,500 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $77,962 | $26,187 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $76,785 | $28,000 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $75,231 | $13,867 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $73,297 | $22,353 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $72,647 | $21,250 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $72,224 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $71,359 | $17,000 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $69,754 | $19,499 |
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$51,883 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$49,580
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona make?
The median salary is $75,040 one year after graduation and $101,659 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,940.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.