Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University earn a median of $74,922 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 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $82,823 | $20,500 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $80,259 | $23,250 |
| Kettering University Flint | $79,307 | $28,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit | $78,552 | — |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $78,213 | $21,500 |
| Lawrence Technological University Southfield | $77,321 | $27,000 |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie | $77,229 | — |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $76,823 | $26,679 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $75,777 | $26,012 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $74,974 | $31,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit | $74,457 | $22,500 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn | $70,688 | $22,500 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $69,862 | $27,000 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $68,260 | $29,000 |
| Baker College Owosso | $68,060 | — |
Other programs at Michigan Technological University
- Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
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$80,193 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,439 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$78,815 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$77,810 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,465 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,928 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$69,910 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$68,919 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,821 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$64,453 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,831 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,658 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,135 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$61,443 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,266 - ForestryMaster's degree
$45,971 - ForestryBachelor's degree
$45,571 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$38,756 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$17,541
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Michigan Technological University make?
The median salary is $74,922 one year after graduation and $90,615 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.