Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree · University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

CIP 14.19

$85,272Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$109,893Median earnings 4 years after

$102,878Median earnings 5 years after

$29,640Median federal debt

147Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida earn a median of $85,272 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,974 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,429–$140,629). Median debt is $29,640, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Florida State University Tallahassee	$89,017	—
University of Central Florida Orlando	$85,029	—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $85,272 one year after graduation and $102,878 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,640.

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