Mechanical Engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$78,911
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$78,911
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$59,265
All programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
186
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,750
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$190/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$78,911
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 University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,887 | $44,143 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $125,398 | $113,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $124,913 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,833 | $62,452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,813 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $111,528 | $30,442 |
| International Business | $109,100 | $41,000 |
| Medicine | $106,839 | $210,899 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $94,883 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $92,294 | $41,000 |
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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.