Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 14.19

$68,440Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,683Median earnings 4 years after
$92,439Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
79Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of St Thomas earn a median of $68,440 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 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$73,433$17,132
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$70,179$24,122
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$68,919$23,562
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 St Thomas make?

The median salary is $68,440 one year after graduation and $92,439 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.