Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Clarkson University · Potsdam, NY
$93,595Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,611Median earnings 4 years after
$102,981Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson University earn a median of $93,595 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 New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $104,503 | — |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $99,587 | $21,805 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $87,250 | — |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $87,056 | — |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $85,723 | — |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $82,757 | $13,759 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $81,947 | $20,213 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $78,631 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $77,986 | — |
Other programs at Clarkson University
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$104,216 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,486 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$95,251 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$86,728 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,942 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$79,744 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,940 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,887 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$74,907 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$74,407 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$73,875 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,168 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,783 - Business/Commerce, GeneralGraduate certificate
$71,676 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,136 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,308 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$65,887 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$62,747 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,594
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Clarkson University make?
The median salary is $93,595 one year after graduation and $102,981 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.