Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Tufts University · Medford, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University earn a median of $78,441 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 $16,250, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham | $87,590 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge | $83,957 | $11,507 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $80,255 | $25,547 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester | $78,182 | $27,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston | $77,828 | $27,000 |
| Boston University Boston | $76,337 | $25,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst | $73,972 | $25,292 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $73,414 | $25,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $71,559 | $27,000 |
| Merrimack College North Andover | $68,615 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Tufts University make?
The median salary is $78,441 one year after graduation and $95,235 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.