# University of North Dakota: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS 200280, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,603
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,704 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,486

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,704 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 1.9 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | $89,704 | $27,000 | $18,551 | 61% |
| North Dakota State University | $87,702 | $27,000 | $15,543 | 64% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $91,430 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $86,330 ND, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $73,310 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $73,280 ND, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $149,500 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $147,400 ND, $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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