Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Denver · Denver, CO

CIP 14.19

$65,014Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,026Median earnings 4 years after
$92,358Median earnings 5 years after
$26,248Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Denver earn a median of $65,014 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 $26,248, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$74,145$23,000
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$70,763$24,700
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$70,440$22,000
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$66,089$18,958
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$60,720$25,708

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Denver make?

The median salary is $65,014 one year after graduation and $92,358 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,248.

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