Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $76,263 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 $27,000, about 35% 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 |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing | $74,472 | $25,500 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $76,263 one year after graduation and $91,471 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.