U.S. median for this major: $91,190.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% 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 $72,215. College Scorecard.
Quinnipiac University Mechanical Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Mechanical Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Quinnipiac University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $33,649 | $136,951 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $35,827 | $145,816 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $36,507 | $148,583 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $39,096 | $159,121 | 3.1 years |
| $110k+ | $42,891 | $174,566 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Mechanical Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($89,732) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $51,951 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Mechanical Engineering at Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut 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 | Central Connecticut State University | $94,462 | $22,534 | $16,857 | 48% |
| 2 | Fairfield University | $91,633 | $26,876 | $48,095 | 84% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut | $90,261 | $23,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $90,261 | $23,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $90,261 | $23,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $90,261 | $23,000 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $90,261 | $23,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University | $89,732 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| 9 | University of New Haven | $89,099 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| 10 | University of Hartford | $88,530 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
3 more Connecticut 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 Quinnipiac University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Quinnipiac University
- Acceptance rate: 72% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $83,759
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
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Quinnipiac University Mechanical Engineering questions
How much do Quinnipiac University Mechanical Engineering graduates earn?
Mechanical Engineering graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median $89,732 four years after graduating and $65,640 one year after. The U.S. median for Mechanical Engineering graduates across 316 colleges is $91,190.
How much debt do Quinnipiac University Mechanical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates of Quinnipiac University is $27,000, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,876.
Is Quinnipiac University a good school for Mechanical Engineering in Connecticut?
On pay, Mechanical Engineering graduates of Quinnipiac University earn $89,732 four years out, $529 below the median for the same major across 10 Connecticut colleges ($90,261) and $1,458 below the U.S. median ($91,190). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Quinnipiac University rank for Mechanical Engineering in Connecticut?
Of 10 Connecticut colleges reporting Mechanical Engineering graduate earnings, Quinnipiac University ranks 8th. The highest is Central Connecticut State University at $94,462.
What jobs do Mechanical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is mechanical engineer, with a median wage of $104,950 in the New Haven, CT 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: “Quinnipiac University Mechanical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/quinnipiac-university/majors/mechanical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).