Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 363 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 92 | $60,695 | $55,116 | $12,000 |
| Associate | 175 | $58,264 | $73,848 | $12,250 |
| Bachelor's | 90 | $70,643 | $85,013 | $24,868 |
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $60,695, versus $70,643 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris State University | MI | — | $94,844 | — |
| 2 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College | CA | $103,784 | $70,999 | $8,221 |
| 3 | Wake Technical Community College | NC | — | $68,940 | — |
| 4 | Tidewater Community College | VA | $58,675 | $65,685 | $12,112 |
| 5 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | OH | $62,716 | — | $16,000 |
| 6 | Wayne Community College | NC | — | $56,497 | — |
| 7 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | IA | — | $53,736 | — |
| 8 | Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | KS | — | $52,095 | — |
| 9 | Crowder College | MO | — | $48,386 | — |
| 10 | New Community Career & Technical Institute | NJ | $32,454 | $38,528 | — |
| 11 | Professional Technical Institution | PR | — | $21,781 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami University-Hamilton | OH | — | $90,197 | — |
| 2 | Miami University-Middletown | OH | — | $90,197 | — |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford | OH | — | $90,197 | — |
| 4 | NHTI-Concord's Community College | NH | — | $87,135 | — |
| 5 | Weber State University | UT | — | $85,458 | — |
| 6 | Owens Community College | OH | $72,047 | $84,823 | — |
| 7 | Midlands Technical College | SC | — | $83,218 | — |
| 8 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | $68,083 | $82,970 | — |
| 9 | Ferris State University | MI | — | $80,021 | $12,000 |
| 10 | Middlesex College | NJ | — | $79,621 | — |
| 11 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | AR | — | $79,603 | — |
| 12 | Vermont State University | VT | — | $78,016 | — |
| 13 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | IN | — | $77,340 | — |
| 14 | University of Akron Main Campus | OH | $64,923 | $76,585 | $19,500 |
| 15 | Springfield Technical Community College | MA | $55,798 | $76,275 | $11,968 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal Poly Maritime Academy | CA | $97,197 | $124,774 | $26,935 |
| 2 | Art Center College of Design | CA | $88,147 | $107,715 | $57,470 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | $99,808 | — | $23,955 |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | FL | $99,808 | — | $23,955 |
| 5 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CA | $72,141 | $97,630 | $18,000 |
| 6 | Central Washington University | WA | $66,844 | $97,452 | $22,696 |
| 7 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | NH | $71,756 | $96,929 | — |
| 8 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | NH | $71,756 | $96,929 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | CO | $73,430 | $96,493 | $26,640 |
| 10 | Oregon Institute of Technology | OR | — | $96,024 | — |
| 11 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | NY | $64,417 | $95,671 | — |
| 12 | Central Connecticut State University | CT | $77,570 | $95,625 | $29,125 |
| 13 | Kennesaw State University | GA | $74,622 | $95,203 | $25,781 |
| 14 | New England Institute of Technology | RI | $71,043 | $93,237 | $31,000 |
| 15 | Weber State University | UT | $72,398 | $92,725 | $16,582 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Public University System | WV | $82,314 | $105,237 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians reports median earnings of $70,643. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
