Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA
$98,551Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,797Median earnings 3 years after
$118,309Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University earn a median of $98,551 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 Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $102,645 | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $102,645 | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $102,645 | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $98,933 | — |
| Villanova University Villanova | $98,277 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $94,109 | — |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $93,661 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $93,617 | $34,193 |
Other programs at Lehigh University
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$117,962 - 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 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,479 - 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 $98,551 one year after graduation and $118,309 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.