Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$83,975
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$83,975
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,633
All programs at West Virginia University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
170
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,000
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$217/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$83,975
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 West Virginia University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $143,344 | $189,776 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,687 | $74,824 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $116,533 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,658 | $45,144 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $99,588 | $41,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $91,967 | $37,697 |
| Medicine | $91,474 | $178,036 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $88,983 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $88,195 | $76,875 |
| Computer Science | $87,125 | $23,026 |
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.