Mechanical Engineering

Doctoral degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 14.19

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$126,081Median earnings 3 years after

$165,864Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $126,081. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,070 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,875–$161,760).

Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Stanford University Stanford	$143,758	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $126,081 and $165,864 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.