Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
$83,163Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$119,843Median earnings 4 years after
$116,720Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
52Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $83,163 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,974 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,429–$140,629).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?
The median salary is $83,163 one year after graduation and $116,720 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.