Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

CIP 14.19

$67,668Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,634Median earnings 4 years after
$97,124Median earnings 5 years after
$10,544Median federal debt
179Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University earn a median of $67,668 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 $10,544, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$70,999$21,250
Utah State University
Logan
$69,406$13,102

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $67,668 one year after graduation and $97,124 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,544.

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