Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY
$77,986Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,497Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
34Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University at Buffalo earn a median of $77,986 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo make?
The median salary is $77,986 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.