Engineering Mechanics

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 14.11

$81,735Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,509Median earnings 4 years after
$101,625Median earnings 5 years after
$27,500Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $81,735 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $93,437 four years after graduating (middle half: $78,850–$108,076). Median debt is $27,500, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Engineering Mechanics graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $81,735 one year after graduation and $101,625 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,500.

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