Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $79,280 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 $16,188, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston | $82,899 | $15,375 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $82,227 | $18,500 |
| West Texas A & M University Canyon | $78,028 | $19,625 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $77,785 | $19,389 |
| Baylor University Waco | $75,726 | $26,096 |
| University of Houston Houston | $74,043 | $18,750 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $73,268 | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $69,188 | $23,031 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $68,359 | $27,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $68,173 | $24,583 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $66,678 | $28,812 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi | $66,404 | $26,675 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa | $65,167 | $14,253 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $64,977 | $17,788 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $64,313 | $26,000 |
Other programs at Southern Methodist University
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$135,130 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$130,488 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$127,788 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$126,888 - Manufacturing EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,893 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,443 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$113,369 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$111,319 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsMaster's degree
$109,531 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$106,889 - LawFirst professional degree
$101,456 - MarketingMaster's degree
$99,698 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$93,679 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$87,906 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,159 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$80,690 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$78,515 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$76,759 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,516 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$74,035
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $79,280 one year after graduation and $95,148 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,188.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.