# Central Connecticut State University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

New Britain, CT. IPEDS 128771, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,676
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,462 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,534 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (10 colleges, $90,261): +$4,201
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,272

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.57 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,462 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 1.7 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | $94,462 | $22,534 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Fairfield University | $91,633 | $26,876 | $48,095 | 84% |
| University of Connecticut | $90,261 | $23,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $90,261 | $23,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $90,261 | $23,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $90,261 | $23,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $90,261 | $23,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Quinnipiac University | $89,732 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| University of New Haven | $89,099 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| University of Hartford | $88,530 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $105,980 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $105,090 CT, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $80,560 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $81,030 CT, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $174,440 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $175,490 CT, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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