Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts • Master's
Median Earnings
$131,008
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$131,008
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$91,966
All schools, same program
School Average
$122,212
All programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
130
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$45,290
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$377/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$131,008
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 (this school) | $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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $226,312 | $41,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $213,235 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $204,731 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Mathematics | $180,882 | $9,751 |
| Systems Engineering | $175,681 | $44,052 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $172,897 | $10,967 |
| Physics | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,169 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $143,230 | — |
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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.