Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$119,547
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$119,547
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$106,676
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
60
Completers (IPEDS)
156
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$119,547
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $150,874 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $143,681 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $143,230 | — |
| Purdue University-Main Campus (this school) | $119,547 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $109,763 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $100,567 | — |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $98,743 | — |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $97,959 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $90,412 | — |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,754 | — |
Other Programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.