Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Santa Clara University · Santa Clara, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University earn a median of $81,865 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 $19,000, 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 |
| 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 Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $75,040 | $16,940 |
| 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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$103,804 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$93,042 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$92,238 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$91,851 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,883 - LawFirst professional degree
$79,949 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$79,929 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$78,417 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$76,606 - Accounting and Related ServicesPost-baccalaureate certificate
$75,498 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,710 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$68,067 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$65,541 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$58,493 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$57,111 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$53,612
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Santa Clara University make?
The median salary is $81,865 one year after graduation and $118,350 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.