# Christian Brothers University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 219833, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/christian-brothers-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,112
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,285 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in TN: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (7 colleges, $89,516): -$4,231
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,905

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,285 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,466 | $41,082 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,657 | $50,591 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,023 | $43,500 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,839 | $55,721 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $5,843 | $25,359 | under 1 year |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $101,345 | $14,000 | $15,846 | 94% |
| Lipscomb University | $93,990 | $27,000 | $24,739 | 72% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $90,623 | $23,250 | $18,976 | 74% |
| University of Memphis | $89,516 | $27,500 | $12,397 | 51% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $89,407 | $24,904 | $14,265 | 50% |
| Christian Brothers University | $85,285 | $27,000 | $9,854 | 55% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $84,267 | $20,500 | $14,246 | 58% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $104,110 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $99,550 TN, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $76,660 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $75,650 TN, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $179,670 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $161,430 TN, $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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