Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 14.19

$75,161Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,893Median earnings 4 years after
$96,021Median earnings 5 years after
$21,636Median federal debt
193Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University earn a median of $75,161 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 $21,636, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Mississippi
University
$70,038$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Mississippi State University make?

The median salary is $75,161 one year after graduation and $96,021 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,636.

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