Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
$99,576Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
64Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $99,576 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston | $101,655 | — |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | $93,773 | — |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $91,995 | — |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $91,572 | — |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $88,397 | — |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $85,161 | — |
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$81,844
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $99,576 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.