Mechanical Engineering

Doctoral degree · University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

CIP 14.19

$92,933Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$106,068Median earnings 4 years after

$122,443Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida earn a median of $92,933 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,070 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,875–$161,760).

Other programs at University of Florida

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree$246,053
DentistryFirst professional degree$132,958
Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree$116,367
Systems EngineeringMaster's degree$107,972
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingFirst professional degree$107,154
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsFirst professional degree$107,126
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$106,227
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$106,120
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree$101,252
Materials EngineeringMaster's degree$97,525
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$95,217
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree$92,942
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$92,187
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$91,174
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$90,651
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$87,949
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$87,164
Fire ProtectionBachelor's degree$86,740
Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,698
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$85,272

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $92,933 one year after graduation and $122,443 after five years.

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