Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York • Master's
Median Earnings
$105,827
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$105,827
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$91,966
All schools, same program
School Average
$84,775
All programs at Cornell University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
70
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,805
Median Debt
0.21
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$182/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$105,827
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 Cornell University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Computer Science | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $187,757 | $129,912 |
| Computer Science | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Operations Research | $169,908 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,849 | — |
| Operations Research | $129,529 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $127,962 | $13,500 |
| Systems Engineering | $127,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,755 | — |
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.