Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University
Stanford, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$150,874
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$150,874
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$106,676
All schools, same program
School Average
$112,437
All programs at Stanford University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
57
Completers (IPEDS)
156
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$150,874
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University (this school) | $150,874 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $143,681 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $143,230 | — |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $119,547 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $109,763 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $100,567 | — |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $98,743 | — |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $97,959 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $90,412 | — |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,754 | — |
Other Programs at Stanford University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $247,989 | $153,302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $242,791 | $57,458 |
| Computer Science | $236,118 | — |
| Computer Science | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $170,004 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $165,232 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $154,251 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,128 | $41,000 |
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.