Mechanical Engineering

Doctoral degree · Stanford University · Stanford, CA

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$143,758Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$218,808Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
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42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University earn a median of $143,758 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,070 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,875–$161,760).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Stanford University make?

The median salary is $143,758 one year after graduation.

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