# University of Maryland-College Park: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

College Park, MD. IPEDS 163286, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,485
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,003 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (3 colleges, $100,003): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,813

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,003 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,962 | $12,322 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,051 | $25,172 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,273 | $42,736 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,250 | $75,920 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,691 | $111,035 | 1.8 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $110,210 | $10,750 | $18,809 | 94% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $100,003 | $20,500 | $15,678 | 89% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $95,078 | $21,500 | $16,467 | 70% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $126,990 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $122,870 MD, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $89,330 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $81,190 MD, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $185,220 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $172,670 MD, $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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