Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$97,959
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$97,959
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$106,676
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,335
All programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
37
Completers (IPEDS)
156
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$97,959
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $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 (this school) | $97,959 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $90,412 | — |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,754 | — |
Other Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $143,666 | $32,567 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $126,382 | $33,240 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $116,372 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $107,350 | $25,929 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $103,868 | $170,773 |
| Public Administration | $103,346 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $100,317 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $97,959 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,280 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,024 | — |
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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.