Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX
$65,167Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,641Median earnings 3 years after
$96,881Median earnings 5 years after
$14,253Median federal debt
42Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Permian Basin earn a median of $65,167 one year after completing the program. Median debt is $14,253, about 22% 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 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $79,280 | $16,188 |
| 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 at Tyler Tyler | $64,977 | $17,788 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $64,313 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin make?
The median salary is $65,167 one year after graduation and $96,881 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,253.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.