Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Illinois Institute of Technology · Chicago, IL
$83,195Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,412Median earnings 4 years after
$97,954Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
71Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology earn a median of $83,195 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,974 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,429–$140,629).
Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $105,575 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $96,253 | — |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $83,978 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $83,195 one year after graduation and $97,954 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.