Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

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$87,250Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$112,673Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Syracuse University earn a median of $87,250 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

CollegeEarnings (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—
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 Syracuse University make?

The median salary is $87,250 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.