# Weber State University: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Ogden, UT. IPEDS 230782, CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/weber-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,828
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,471 (U.S. median for this major: $81,765 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,280 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,294

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.69 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,471 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,796 | $36,563 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,300 | $38,927 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,157 | $47,636 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $12,596 | $59,075 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $14,300 | $67,067 | 1.6 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | $79,471 | $18,280 | $10,258 | 46% |

## 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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