Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $80,187 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 $20,193, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $75,253 | $13,942 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $71,746 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $69,871 | $20,146 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $69,454 | $19,500 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $68,069 | $23,125 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $66,546 | $21,774 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $65,386 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?
The median salary is $80,187 one year after graduation and $96,770 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,193.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.