Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Florida International University · Miami, FL

CIP 14.19

$71,335Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,494Median earnings 4 years after
$94,520Median earnings 5 years after
$17,395Median federal debt
177Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University earn a median of $71,335 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 $17,395, about 24% 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
University of South Florida
Tampa
$70,046$22,586
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
$69,533$26,782
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$68,451$20,875
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 International University make?

The median salary is $71,335 one year after graduation and $94,520 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,395.

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