# University of Central Florida: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Orlando, FL. IPEDS 132903, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-florida/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,298
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,663 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,025 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in FL: 5 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Mechanical Engineering at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | $97,113 | $18,131 | $6,541 | 91% |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $96,331 | $27,000 | $41,272 | 67% |
| Florida International University | $93,494 | $19,750 | $9,288 | 74% |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $92,753 | $27,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| University of Central Florida | $89,663 | $22,025 | $10,411 | 78% |
| Florida State University | $89,622 | $24,085 | $11,297 | 86% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $89,583 | $22,025 | $8,752 | 63% |
| University of South Florida | $88,249 | $23,783 | $9,812 | 77% |
| University of Miami | $86,156 | $19,000 | $37,244 | 84% |
| University of North Florida | $85,995 | $18,039 | $10,154 | 69% |
| Florida Polytechnic University | $70,314 | not reported | $11,853 | 55% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $103,380 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, $99,980 FL, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $76,390 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, $74,990 FL, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $177,990 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, $170,740 FL, $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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