Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $108,892 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,974 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,429–$140,629). Median debt is $20,500, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $124,058 | — |
| Stanford University Stanford | $121,408 | $41,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $112,996 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $106,735 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $98,565 | — |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $94,624 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $92,510 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $84,560 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $78,650 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $108,892 one year after graduation and $133,046 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.