Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$94,024
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$94,024
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$91,966
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,335
All programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
44
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$94,024
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $150,128 | $41,000 |
| Santa Clara University | $134,493 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $131,211 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $131,008 | $45,290 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $119,218 | $20,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $116,998 | — |
| University of Southern California | $116,771 | — |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $112,491 | — |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $111,605 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $111,428 | — |
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 | $97,959 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,280 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $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.