Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology · Flushing, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology earn a median of $74,472 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 $25,500, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $85,440 | $15,500 |
| SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck | $77,895 | $25,064 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $76,263 | $27,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $73,833 | $24,121 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $73,828 | $21,000 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $73,168 | $26,750 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $72,036 | $10,057 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $70,841 | $27,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $68,729 | $19,920 |
| Union College Schenectady | $68,407 | $27,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $66,789 | $27,000 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $66,371 | $19,000 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $66,274 | $18,750 |
| CUNY City College New York | $65,905 | $13,232 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $65,641 | $20,447 |
Other programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$51,567 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$40,857 - Air TransportationBachelor's degree
$32,591 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$69,659 - Air TransportationAssociate's degree
$69,808
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology make?
The median salary is $74,472 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.