Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 14.19

$71,169Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,056Median earnings 4 years after
$90,074Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
115Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Louisville earn a median of $71,169 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 $21,500, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$70,722$26,688
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$68,448$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Louisville make?

The median salary is $71,169 one year after graduation and $90,074 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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