Best master's in mechanical engineering in Massachusetts

Mechanical Engineering master’s graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $98,796 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 5% nationally.

Our mechanical engineering graduate rankings cover 5 of the 10 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 88% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in Massachusetts | #13 in Mechanical Engineering nationally

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.24

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 $94,925

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

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 $23,794

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Massachusetts | #18 in Mechanical Engineering nationally

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.26

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 $91,716

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

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 $23,643

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Massachusetts | #23 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.27

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 $89,338

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.2

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 $22,182

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Massachusetts | #25 in Mechanical Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.29

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 $112,404

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

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 $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Massachusetts | #46 in Mechanical Engineering nationally

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.37

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 $99,636

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

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 $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

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Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts

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How long does it take to pay down debt in mechanical engineering in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts?

Salary

$98,796

The median master's degree in mechanical engineering graduate earns $98,796 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in mechanical engineering cost in Massachusetts?

Net cost

$27,671

The average annual cost of a master's degree in mechanical engineering is $27,671. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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