# Western New England University: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Springfield, MA. IPEDS 168254, CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-new-england-university/majors/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,326
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,642 (U.S. median for this major: $81,765 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,877

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,642 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 | $20,726 | $84,769 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $22,471 | $91,906 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $25,205 | $103,088 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,660 | $117,219 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,794 | $121,857 | 2.4 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $120,219 | not reported | $17,163 | 65% |
| Western New England University | $89,642 | $27,000 | $27,290 | 64% |

## 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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