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

Burlington, VT. IPEDS 231174, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-vermont/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,626
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,438 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,752

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,438 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,127 | $45,843 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,373 | $55,097 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,339 | $59,077 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,926 | $86,215 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,775 | $106,193 | 2.5 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | $83,438 | $26,000 | $19,343 | 79% |
| Norwich University | $82,477 | $21,500 | $22,257 | 60% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $110,200 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $107,330 VT, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $83,560 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $81,390 VT, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $171,070 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $157,710 VT, $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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