Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 14.19

$73,433Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,061Median earnings 4 years after
$95,566Median earnings 5 years after
$17,132Median federal debt
187Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $73,433 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 $17,132, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$70,179$24,122
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$68,919$23,562
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$68,440$27,000
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$67,764$24,962

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities make?

The median salary is $73,433 one year after graduation and $95,566 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,132.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.