Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
$87,056Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$109,087Median earnings 4 years after
$101,671Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
76Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $87,056 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 | — |
| 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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$90,829 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$89,032 - Computer ProgrammingBachelor's degree
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$76,263 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
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$73,367 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$73,355 - Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$73,273 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,764 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,344
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $87,056 one year after graduation and $101,671 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.