Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY
$104,503Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$137,970Median earnings 4 years after
$117,275Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
154Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $104,503 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $99,587 | $21,805 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $93,595 | — |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?
The median salary is $104,503 one year after graduation and $117,275 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.