Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Worcester, MA
$107,230Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$117,441Median earnings 4 years after
$111,218Median 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $107,230 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
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge | $155,889 | $45,290 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $95,265 | — |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $93,804 | — |
| Boston University Boston | $88,228 | $57,930 |
Other programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
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$127,141 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$125,917 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$112,316 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree
$96,937 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$93,958 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$93,888 - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMaster's degree
$90,263 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$89,897 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's degree
$86,193 - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,340 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$82,849 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,767 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,283 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,182 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,994 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,419 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,218 - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's degree
$72,850 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,711
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $107,230 one year after graduation and $111,218 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.