Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Portland · Portland, OR

CIP 14.19

$76,909Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,119Median earnings 4 years after
$91,884Median earnings 5 years after
$23,681Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Portland earn a median of $76,909 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 $23,681, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls
$75,750$25,458
Portland State University
Portland
$73,079$23,000
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$68,686$23,168
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$68,686$23,168

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Portland make?

The median salary is $76,909 one year after graduation and $91,884 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,681.

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