# The University of Texas at Dallas: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Richardson, TX. IPEDS 228787, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,113
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,102 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,705 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in TX: 11 of 21 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (21 colleges, $90,102): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,088

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,102 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 | $12,814 | $54,588 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,510 | $57,553 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,030 | $59,768 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,892 | $84,740 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,596 | $113,299 | 2.0 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $108,970 | $15,375 | $13,370 | 95% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $104,523 | $18,750 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Tech University | $98,113 | $25,396 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $97,903 | $19,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Lamar University | $97,159 | $29,000 | $9,366 | 37% |
| West Texas A & M University | $93,938 | $21,125 | $19,487 | 55% |
| University of Houston | $93,275 | $20,000 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Baylor University | $92,990 | $27,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Southern Methodist University | $90,649 | $17,708 | $40,892 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $90,158 | $24,080 | $13,951 | 54% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $90,102 | $24,705 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $88,830 | $21,678 | $12,090 | 42% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $88,708 | $31,000 | $13,570 | 43% |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $88,562 | $22,125 | $13,323 | 54% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $88,393 | $18,875 | $9,403 | 50% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $87,991 | $15,500 | $4,831 | 51% |
| University of North Texas | $87,257 | $26,974 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Midwestern State University | $87,160 | $31,000 | $11,656 | 43% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $87,062 | $27,000 | $10,836 | 53% |
| LeTourneau University | $84,998 | $26,000 | $28,185 | 59% |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $82,322 | $28,500 | $15,225 | 40% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $105,420 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $112,410 TX, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $79,290 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $76,980 TX, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,160 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $171,370 TX, $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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