Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Memphis · Memphis, TN

CIP 14.19

$69,386Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,516Median earnings 4 years after
$86,402Median earnings 5 years after
$26,199Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Memphis earn a median of $69,386 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 $26,199, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$78,009$14,000
Christian Brothers University
Memphis
$71,112$27,000
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$67,725$26,500
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$66,517$20,841
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$66,228$19,000
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$65,756$23,250
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$58,828—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $69,386 one year after graduation and $86,402 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,199.

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