Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University
Portland, Oregon • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$82,358
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$82,358
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,440
All programs at Portland State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
115
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,000
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$192/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$82,358
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
Other Programs at Portland State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,228 | $24,428 |
| Computer Science | $122,413 | $24,484 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,051 | $39,595 |
| Computer Science | $109,690 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $105,805 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,398 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $84,480 | — |
| Physics | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,440 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $82,358 | $23,000 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.