U.S. median for this major: $91,190.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,876.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $62,440. College Scorecard.
Mechanical Engineering at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Mechanical Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | $97,113 | $18,131 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $96,331 | $27,000 | $41,272 | 67% |
| 3 | Florida International University | $93,494 | $19,750 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 4 | Florida Institute of Technology | $92,753 | $27,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| 5 | University of Central Florida | $89,663 | $22,025 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 6 | Florida State University | $89,622 | $24,085 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic University | $89,583 | $22,025 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 8 | University of South Florida | $88,249 | $23,783 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 9 | University of Miami | $86,156 | $19,000 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 10 | University of North Florida | $85,995 | $18,039 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 11 | Florida Polytechnic University | $70,314 | — | $11,853 | 55% |
3 more Florida colleges offer Mechanical Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates
Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +11.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Cost Estimators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Florida Institute of Technology, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Florida Institute of Technology
- Acceptance rate: 58% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $43,137
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
Related majors at Florida Institute of Technology
- Electrical Engineering$98,505
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$97,015
- Civil Engineering$86,536
Florida Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering questions
How much do Florida Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering graduates earn?
Mechanical Engineering graduates of Florida Institute of Technology earn a median $92,753 four years after graduating and $69,533 one year after. The U.S. median for Mechanical Engineering graduates across 316 colleges is $91,190.
How much debt do Florida Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates of Florida Institute of Technology is $27,000, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,876.
Where does Florida Institute of Technology rank for Mechanical Engineering in Florida?
Of 11 Florida colleges reporting Mechanical Engineering graduate earnings, Florida Institute of Technology ranks 4th. The highest is University of Florida at $97,113.
What jobs do Mechanical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is mechanical engineer, with a median wage of $102,630 in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area and $104,110 nationally. Others include cost estimators and architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology/majors/mechanical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).