Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree · Northeastern University · Boston, MA

CIP 14.19

$95,265Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$124,007Median earnings 4 years after
$106,720Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University earn a median of $95,265 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 Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$155,889$45,290
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
$107,230—
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$93,804—
Boston University
Boston
$88,228$57,930

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Northeastern University make?

The median salary is $95,265 one year after graduation and $106,720 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.