Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Wentworth Institute of Technology · Boston, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology earn a median of $77,828 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 $27,000, about 35% 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 |
| Tufts University Medford | $78,441 | $16,250 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester | $78,182 | $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 |
Other programs at Wentworth Institute of Technology
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$85,954 - Electromechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,375 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,962 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$82,152 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,057 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$81,880 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,401 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$78,211 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,001 - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's degree
$73,382 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$72,095 - Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsBachelor's degree
$68,056 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$64,591 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$62,947 - ArchitectureMaster's degree
$57,661 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$56,310 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
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$47,797 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$72,908
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $77,828 one year after graduation and $97,305 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.