Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
$85,723Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,173Median earnings 4 years after
$108,034Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $85,723 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 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $93,595 | — |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $87,250 | — |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $87,056 | — |
| 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$125,338 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$104,943 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$94,722 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$90,498 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,386 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$85,172 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,412 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$80,196 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,263 - Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,014 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$76,974 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$76,280 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,787 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,427 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,833 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,213 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,790 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,927 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$60,348 - ArchitectureBachelor's degree
$54,334
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $85,723 one year after graduation and $108,034 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.