# University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

North Dartmouth, MA. IPEDS 167987, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,559
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,310 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in MA: 10 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (11 colleges, $96,999): -$7,689
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,880

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,310 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,976 | $69,336 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,042 | $69,622 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $17,530 | $76,080 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,273 | $96,665 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $28,147 | $122,158 | 2.5 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $131,967 | $11,334 | $20,111 | 96% |
| Northeastern University | $103,384 | $25,893 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Tufts University | $101,196 | $16,500 | $39,998 | 94% |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $97,308 | $27,000 | $43,071 | 90% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $97,124 | $27,000 | $34,170 | 68% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $96,999 | $27,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Boston University | $95,757 | $26,400 | $24,402 | 89% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $94,841 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Western New England University | $93,541 | not reported | $27,290 | 64% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $89,310 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |
| Merrimack College | $85,545 | $27,000 | $37,927 | 70% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $111,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $119,300 MA, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $87,720 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $100,840 MA, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,640 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $201,430 MA, $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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