Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$94,408
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$94,408
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$91,966
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,851
All programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,500
Median Debt
0.22
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$171/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$94,408
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $150,128 | $41,000 |
| Santa Clara University | $134,493 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $131,211 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $131,008 | $45,290 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $119,218 | $20,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $116,998 | — |
| University of Southern California | $116,771 | — |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $112,491 | — |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $111,605 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $111,428 | — |
Other Programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $181,838 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $148,050 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $136,031 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $122,307 | $20,556 |
| Fire Protection | $117,125 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $111,230 | — |
| Engineering, General | $104,099 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,886 | $19,691 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $101,270 | $22,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,426 | $23,475 |
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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.