Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI
$86,854Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,453Median earnings 4 years after
$101,287Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
107Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University earn a median of $86,854 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 Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $105,451 | — |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn | $105,227 | — |
| Wayne State University Detroit | $95,823 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $93,716 | $33,325 |
Other programs at Michigan Technological University
- Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$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 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,922 - 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 $86,854 one year after graduation and $101,287 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.