Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$84,813
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$84,813
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$80,339
All programs at Vanderbilt University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
49
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,000
Median Debt
0.17
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$117/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$84,813
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 Vanderbilt University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $197,452 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $166,391 | $78,044 |
| Computer Science | $164,139 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,974 | $90,787 |
| Law | $154,348 | $139,857 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $147,778 | $76,096 |
| Marketing | $136,944 | $60,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $135,520 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $130,972 | $65,875 |
| Mathematics | $125,955 | $9,644 |
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.