# Northern Arizona University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,252
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,941 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,409 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (5 colleges, $95,090): -$3,149
- Versus the U.S. median: +$751

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,941 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 1.6 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | $96,331 | $27,000 | $40,287 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $95,090 | $20,500 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $91,941 | $24,409 | $14,158 | 61% |
| University of Arizona | $90,384 | $23,391 | $16,674 | 68% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $98,150 Flagstaff, AZ, $100,270 AZ, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $70,350 Flagstaff, AZ, $77,010 AZ, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $115,200 Flagstaff, AZ, $167,480 AZ, $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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