Mechanical Engineering

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

CIP 14.19

$87,081Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$115,029Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
75Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $87,081 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 Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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$103,336—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $87,081 one year after graduation.

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