# Tarleton State University: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Stephenville, TX. IPEDS 228529, CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tarleton-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,917
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,044 (U.S. median for this major: $81,765 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $81,648): -$4,604
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,721

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,044 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,574 | $68,681 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $16,980 | $74,882 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,396 | $89,946 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $23,466 | $103,485 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,076 | $106,175 | 2.4 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | $84,692 | $27,000 | $14,276 | 65% |
| LeTourneau University | $83,158 | not reported | $28,185 | 59% |
| University of North Texas | $80,138 | $24,240 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Tarleton State University | $77,044 | $21,000 | $20,783 | 48% |

## 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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