# Central Washington University: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Ellensburg, WA. IPEDS 234827, CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,871
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,871 (U.S. median for this major: $81,765 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,380 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,106

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,871 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,846 | $52,478 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 2.7 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | $84,871 | $22,380 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Eastern Washington University | $76,693 | not reported | $13,886 | 44% |

## 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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