Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Princeton University · Princeton, NJ
$85,328Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$115,927Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
45Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Princeton University earn a median of $85,328 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).
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken | $77,925 | $26,495 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $71,569 | $21,847 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark | $68,675 | $20,000 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $66,909 | $22,500 |
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $65,761 | $22,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Princeton University make?
The median salary is $85,328 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.