Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$83,729
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$83,729
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,307
All programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
262
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.32
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$83,729
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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $148,653 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $127,459 | — |
| Computer Science | $124,359 | $27,000 |
| Systems Engineering | $118,044 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $111,233 | — |
| Computer Science | $109,763 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $108,120 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $100,952 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,480 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $96,937 | — |
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.