Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL

CIP 14.19

$68,451Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,583Median earnings 4 years after
$89,022Median earnings 5 years after
$20,875Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $68,451 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 $20,875, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Florida-Online
Gainesville
$76,228$18,131
University of Florida
Gainesville
$76,228$18,131
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
$73,433$26,196
Florida International University
Miami
$71,335$17,395
University of South Florida
Tampa
$70,046$22,586
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
$69,533$26,782
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$66,843$17,650
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$66,743$19,611
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$66,298$20,250
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland
$62,595—
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$62,021$23,000
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$58,548$16,285

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University make?

The median salary is $68,451 one year after graduation and $89,022 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,875.

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