Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA

CIP 14.19

$67,158Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,860Median earnings 4 years after
$86,737Median earnings 5 years after
$24,962Median federal debt
240Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University earn a median of $67,158 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 $24,962, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
$78,862$22,500
University of Georgia
Athens
$73,872$21,383
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$68,462$23,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University make?

The median salary is $67,158 one year after graduation and $86,737 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,962.

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