Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Boise State University · Boise, ID

CIP 14.19

$62,835Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,354Median earnings 4 years after
$85,566Median earnings 5 years after
$24,667Median federal debt
78Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Boise State University earn a median of $62,835 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 $24,667, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Idaho schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg
$68,943$17,290
Idaho State University
Pocatello
$66,385$31,000
University of Idaho
Moscow
$65,409$21,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Boise State University make?

The median salary is $62,835 one year after graduation and $85,566 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,667.

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