Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 14.19

$73,049Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,764Median earnings 4 years after
$87,345Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
72Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University earn a median of $73,049 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 $26,500, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$74,611$19,450
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$73,260$24,992
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
$71,612$22,750
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$70,474$24,609
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee
$68,976$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Marquette University make?

The median salary is $73,049 one year after graduation and $87,345 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

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