Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$76,554
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$76,554
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,233
All programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
104
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,220
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$185/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$76,554
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 Virginia Commonwealth University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $239,318 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $193,728 | $102,262 |
| Dentistry | $148,925 | $273,400 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,003 | $141,047 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,638 | $37,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $111,599 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,026 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $102,793 | $51,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $102,599 | $54,332 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $97,235 | $27,834 |
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.