Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL

CIP 14.19

$58,548Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,285Median federal debt
54Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of West Florida earn a median of $58,548 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 $16,285, about 28% 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
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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $58,548 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,285.

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