# Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's degree)

CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $81,765 across 59 colleges (middle half $78,160–$86,361); median federal debt $27,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies: median $76,367 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | 13% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 11% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Other Engineers | 7% | not reported | — |
| Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics | 5% | $50,620 | 5% |
| Civil Engineers | 3% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Software Developers | 2% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Carpenters | 2% | $60,580 | 3.9% |
| Construction Managers | 2% | $114,990 | 9.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $91,230 (3) | — |
| CO | $72,815 (3) | — |
| IN | $85,242 (5) | — |
| MI | $83,108 (6) | — |
| NY | $80,450 (7) | — |
| OH | $82,038 (4) | — |
| PA | $77,620 (4) | — |
| TX | $81,648 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University Maritime Academy (CA): $126,209
2. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $91,230
3. Art Center College of Design (CA): $90,188
4. Virginia State University (VA): $80,902

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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