Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND

CIP 14.19

$73,603Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,704Median earnings 4 years after
$88,823Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of North Dakota earn a median of $73,603 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 $22,500, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other North Dakota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo
$72,158$26,097

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Dakota make?

The median salary is $73,603 one year after graduation and $88,823 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.