Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA
$65,794Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,129Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
53Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Liberty University earn a median of $65,794 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 $27,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $78,280 | $22,500 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $74,366 | $19,000 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $73,570 | $24,113 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $73,355 | $22,220 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $71,774 | $25,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington | $47,837 | $19,971 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Liberty University make?
The median salary is $65,794 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.