# University of Arkansas: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Fayetteville, AR. IPEDS 106397, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,407
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,464 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,014 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in AR: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (4 colleges, $84,986): -$522
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,726

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,464 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,319 | $60,713 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,322 | $60,725 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,934 | $67,560 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,772 | $88,073 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,470 | $95,273 | 1.8 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | $91,665 | not reported | $12,366 | 55% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $85,509 | $22,970 | $12,970 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas | $84,464 | $23,014 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Harding University | $73,601 | $27,000 | $22,130 | 69% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $80,180 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $80,180 AR, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $63,240 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $61,470 AR, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,290 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $140,600 AR, $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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