Mechanical Engineering at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$90,072
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$90,072
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,351
All programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
88
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$15,000
Median Debt
0.17
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$125/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$90,072
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 University of California-Santa Barbara
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $118,830 | $13,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,658 | $14,410 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,419 | $15,500 |
| Education, General | $96,769 | — |
| Physics | $95,688 | — |
| Chemistry | $94,408 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $90,072 | $15,000 |
| Physics | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| Economics | $88,311 | $13,440 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,132 | $14,937 |
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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.