Mechanical Engineering at Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$80,590
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,590
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,680
All programs at Montana State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
162
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,980
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$208/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$80,590
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 Montana State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $116,065 | $21,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,147 | $55,433 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $81,541 | $21,747 |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $80,590 | $24,980 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $78,910 | $25,185 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,343 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,134 | $16,345 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $73,689 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $69,865 | $28,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,635 | $22,802 |
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.