Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree · New Jersey Institute of Technology · Newark, NJ

CIP 14.19

$77,653Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$105,200Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology earn a median of $77,653 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). Median debt is $20,500, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
$89,060$20,500
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$84,265—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology make?

The median salary is $77,653 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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