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

Youngstown, OH. IPEDS 206695, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/youngstown-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,061
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,158 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,817 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in OH: 20 of 20 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (20 colleges, $88,046): -$7,888
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,032

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,158 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,328 | $41,696 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,421 | $42,112 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,369 | $59,759 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,249 | $72,633 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $18,235 | $81,510 | 1.8 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $96,418 | $20,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Case Western Reserve University | $94,197 | $24,855 | $41,190 | 87% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $91,285 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $91,285 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $91,285 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $91,285 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $91,285 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $91,285 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| University of Toledo | $90,717 | $17,900 | $17,249 | 57% |
| University of Dayton | $88,339 | $24,250 | $29,533 | 80% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $87,752 | $25,125 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $87,343 | $25,100 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Cincinnati | $86,331 | $25,998 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Cedarville University | $86,062 | $25,000 | $24,468 | 73% |
| Ohio Northern University | $85,802 | $27,000 | $24,478 | 76% |
| Cleveland State University | $85,184 | $25,000 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Wright State University | $82,795 | $25,000 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $82,795 | $25,000 | $11,081 | 41% |
| University of Mount Union | $80,963 | $27,000 | $23,280 | 59% |
| Youngstown State University | $80,158 | $24,817 | $12,767 | 51% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $89,380 Youngstown-Warren, OH, $99,100 OH, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $70,560 Youngstown-Warren, OH, $77,730 OH, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $139,240 Youngstown-Warren, OH, $166,870 OH, $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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