Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID

CIP 14.19

$66,385Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,053Median earnings 4 years after
$88,026Median earnings 5 years after
$31,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Idaho State University earn a median of $66,385 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 $31,000, about 47% 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
University of Idaho
Moscow
$65,409$21,125
Boise State University
Boise
$62,835$24,667

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $66,385 one year after graduation and $88,026 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,000.

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