Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Ohio University-Lancaster Campus · Lancaster, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus earn a median of $69,161 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 $26,216, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $79,359 | $19,932 |
| University of Toledo Toledo | $77,011 | $17,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland | $76,736 | $24,855 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada | $72,443 | $27,000 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $72,412 | $24,999 |
| University of Dayton Dayton | $71,911 | $23,758 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $71,448 | $24,000 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance | $71,097 | $27,000 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville | $69,178 | $24,697 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $69,161 | $26,216 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $69,161 | $26,216 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $69,161 | $26,216 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $69,161 | $26,216 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $69,161 | $26,216 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $68,067 | $24,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus make?
The median salary is $69,161 one year after graduation and $87,293 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,216.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.