Mechanical Engineering at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$72,788
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$72,788
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$52,838
All programs at Valparaiso University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
53
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.37
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$72,788
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 Valparaiso University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $132,400 | $62,281 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $83,272 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,519 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $72,959 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $72,788 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,406 | $26,613 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,094 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,586 | $25,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $67,129 | — |
| Law | $66,693 | $89,751 |
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.