Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Utah State University · Logan, UT

CIP 14.19

$69,406Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,901Median earnings 4 years after
$87,442Median earnings 5 years after
$13,102Median federal debt
119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University earn a median of $69,406 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 $13,102, about 19% 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
Brigham Young University
Provo
$67,668$10,544

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Utah State University make?

The median salary is $69,406 one year after graduation and $87,442 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,102.

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