Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Florida State University earn a median of $62,021 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 $23,000, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 | — |
| University of West Florida Pensacola | $58,548 | $16,285 |
Other programs at Florida State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$209,572 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingPost-baccalaureate certificate
$121,273 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$110,260 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$108,004 - InsuranceMaster's degree
$90,536 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,017 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$84,466 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$81,834 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$81,168 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$81,045 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$80,899 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,941 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,426 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$74,592 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$74,432 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesPost-baccalaureate certificate
$74,141 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,425 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$70,901 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,797 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,997
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Florida State University make?
The median salary is $62,021 one year after graduation and $92,658 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.