Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

CIP 14.19

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$103,192Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $103,192. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,974 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,429–$140,629).

Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg	$83,163	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $103,192.

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