Mechanical Engineering at Duke University
Durham, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$101,532
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$101,532
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$90,529
All programs at Duke University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
91
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$10,000
Median Debt
0.10
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$83/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$101,532
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University (this school) | $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 Duke University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | $225,820 | $117,357 |
| Law | $214,790 | $158,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $190,118 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $180,698 | $80,630 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $178,073 | $98,014 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $171,112 | — |
| Computer Science | $159,845 | $13,500 |
| Economics | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $141,333 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $137,144 | $14,500 |
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.