The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Best master's in mechanical engineering in California
Mechanical Engineering master’s graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $97,037 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 10% nationally.
Our mechanical engineering graduate rankings cover 12 of the 23 programs available in California, accounting for 79% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$83,310
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.2
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$16,637
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in California|#14 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$99,835
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$25,192
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in California|#22 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$103,738
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$30,705
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#4 in California|#28 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$95,654
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$29,281
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#5 in California|#30 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$94,032
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$28,642
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#6 in California|#37 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$96,312
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.4
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$34,391
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#7 in California|#38 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$86,129
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$26,502
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#8 in California|#39 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$94,408
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$32,854
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#9 in California|#41 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$126,185
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.5
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$57,199
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#10 in California|#51 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$87,102
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.4
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$32,083
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#11 in California|#61 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$78,343
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.4
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$33,853
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#12 in California|#63 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$98,016
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.6
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$54,175
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$83,637
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earningsN/A
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
DebtN/A
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$82,756
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earningsN/A
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
DebtN/A
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$70,009
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earningsN/A
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
DebtN/A
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in mechanical engineering in California?
Years
Under 6 months
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in mechanical engineering is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in mechanical engineering earn in California?
Salary
$97,037
The median master's degree in mechanical engineering graduate earns $97,037 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in mechanical engineering cost in California?
Net cost
$17,586
The average annual cost of a master's degree in mechanical engineering is $17,586. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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