Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Thomas Jefferson University · Philadelphia, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,073Median earnings 3 years after
$79,083Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $62,073. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121).
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 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $75,479 | $24,950 |
| 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 |
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$117,607 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$85,656 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$82,918 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$79,707 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$76,059 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,754 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$67,992 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$66,756 - Architectural Sciences and TechnologyMaster's degree
$66,707 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$61,081 - Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$55,334 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$49,692 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$46,768 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,225 - Interior ArchitectureBachelor's degree
$44,696 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$43,964 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,635 - Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,407 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$39,814
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Thomas Jefferson University make?
The median salary is $62,073 and $79,083 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.