Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
$112,996Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$128,129Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
123Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $112,996 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).
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-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $108,892 | $20,500 |
| 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 | — |
Other programs at University of California-San Diego
- Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$148,262 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$146,806 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$142,225 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$122,372 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$121,264 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree
$117,115 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$112,006 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$111,009 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$109,337 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,166 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$98,870 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,377 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,256 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$93,148 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$89,651 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,543 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$89,022 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,687 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$80,294 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesDoctoral degree
$79,645
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $112,996 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.