# Washington State University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Pullman, WA. IPEDS 236939, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,690
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,971 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in WA: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (8 colleges, $95,094): -$1,123
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,781

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,971 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,074 | $30,913 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | 2.0 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $102,078 | $15,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $102,078 | $15,000 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $102,078 | $15,000 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Seattle University | $96,218 | $20,467 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Washington State University | $93,971 | $21,000 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Gonzaga University | $93,816 | $23,664 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Saint Martin's University | $92,321 | $27,000 | $28,119 | 52% |
| Eastern Washington University | $85,495 | $26,038 | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage not reported metro, $110,430 WA, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage not reported metro, $86,070 WA, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $189,680 WA, $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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