# Roger Williams University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Bristol, RI. IPEDS 217518, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/roger-williams-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,396
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,385 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,195

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,385 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,778 | $121,792 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $30,087 | $123,056 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $33,623 | $137,518 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $37,318 | $152,631 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $40,792 | $166,839 | 3.1 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $94,385 | $27,000 | $37,999 | 69% |
| University of Rhode Island | $89,901 | $25,500 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $111,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $116,230 RI, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $87,720 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $81,990 RI, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,640 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $175,910 RI, $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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