Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University earn a median of $75,479 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 $24,950, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova | $80,962 | $25,995 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $79,391 | $19,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $76,523 | $22,777 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $74,445 | $26,990 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $74,267 | $30,766 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $72,481 | $19,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $71,406 | $25,190 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $71,406 | $25,190 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $69,772 | $26,723 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $66,876 | $12,910 |
Other programs at Lehigh University
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$117,962 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$98,551 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$88,587 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$83,356 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,435 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,209 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$81,796 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,142 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,119 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$77,026 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$76,720 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,971 - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's degree
$74,734 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,545 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,440 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$71,991 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$69,289 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$68,547 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$60,267 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$57,438
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University make?
The median salary is $75,479 one year after graduation and $101,225 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,950.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.