Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Seattle University · Seattle, WA

CIP 14.19

$67,851Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,218Median earnings 4 years after
$101,374Median earnings 5 years after
$22,072Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University earn a median of $67,851 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 $22,072, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$72,690$18,836
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$71,039$26,949
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$70,819$23,000
Saint Martin's University
Lacey
$69,938$27,000
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$66,947$14,448
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$66,947$14,448
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$66,947$14,448
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$62,497$21,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Seattle University make?

The median salary is $67,851 one year after graduation and $101,374 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,072.

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