Mechanical Engineering
Doctoral degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN
$119,547Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
85Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $119,547 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 Purdue University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $119,547 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.