General
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$63,000
Median Salary
$104,271
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
32.1%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,170,840
Entry (Early)
$63,000
Median (Prime)
$104,271
High (Prime)
$116,320
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+107k
+442k
+538k
$25k / yr
+17k
+352k
+448k
$50k / yr
-73k
+262k
+358k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
32
25
24
$25k / yr
53
28
27
$50k / yr
Never
33
31
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
16%
323%
412%
$50k / yr
-34%
120%
165%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate19.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Mechanical engineers
10.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,910
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$104,110
openings
17,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.2%
Engineers, All Other
5.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$71,831
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,791|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Industrial engineers, including health and safety
5.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$78,233
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,000|$102,670
openings
24,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12%
Management occupations
5.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$137,869|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$54,000|$50,620
openings
66,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Aerospace engineers
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,023
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,525|$134,960
openings
3,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.3%
Software developers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$125,125|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Civil engineers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,721
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,100|$100,840
openings
22,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Architectural and engineering managers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$97,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,000|$171,270
openings
14,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%
Top executives
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$144,470
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$222,262|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| engineering-related fields. | Undergrad Certificate | 3 | $83,619 - $83,619 |
| engineering-related fields. | Associate's Degree | 6 | Data N/A |
| engineering-related fields. | Bachelor's Degree | 59 | $56,768 - $139,695 |
| engineering-related fields. | Master's Degree | 119 | $86,268 - $206,093 |
| engineering-related fields. | Doctoral Degree | 7 | $180,549 - $180,549 |
| engineering-related fields. | Graduate Certificate | 10 | $111,648 - $130,678 |
| mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 60 | $21,781 - $82,512 |
| mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 150 | $27,189 - $86,537 |
| mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians. | Bachelor's Degree | 80 | $52,781 - $126,209 |
| mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians. | Master's Degree | 4 | $99,729 - $129,403 |