Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO

CIP 14.19

$72,057Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,965Median earnings 4 years after
$101,263Median earnings 5 years after
$12,503Median federal debt
103Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $72,057 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 $12,503, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla
$75,855$22,412
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$74,209$25,029
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$71,800$21,843
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$71,072$23,000
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$69,638$27,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Washington University in St Louis make?

The median salary is $72,057 one year after graduation and $101,263 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,503.

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