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 22% 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 $86,078. 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 University of Miami, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Miami
- Acceptance rate: 19% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 84% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,328
- Full cost breakdown · all 83 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Miami
- Electrical Engineering$87,274
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering—
- Civil Engineering—
- Industrial Engineering$99,068
- Environmental Engineering—
University of Miami Mechanical Engineering questions
How much do University of Miami Mechanical Engineering graduates earn?
Mechanical Engineering graduates of University of Miami earn a median $86,156 four years after graduating and $66,843 one year after. The U.S. median for Mechanical Engineering graduates across 316 colleges is $91,190.
How much debt do University of Miami Mechanical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates of University of Miami is $19,000, about 22% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,876.
Where does University of Miami rank for Mechanical Engineering in Florida?
Of 11 Florida colleges reporting Mechanical Engineering graduate earnings, University of Miami ranks 9th. 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 $99,660 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, 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: “University of Miami Mechanical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-miami/majors/mechanical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).