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Associate's Degree

Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama · See Mechanical Engineering nationally

Strong return
+$412,282 over 10 years

For graduates of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

1.2 yrs
Break-even
+722%
10-year ROI
$91,940
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Mechanical EngineeringProfessionalNot enough data
Mechanical EngineeringMaster'sNot enough data
Mechanical EngineeringCertificateNot enough data
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$91,940$23,250+722%Strong return
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Mechanical Engineering at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Associate's$94,122$12,500+3,833%Strong return
2CUNY City College
New York, NY
Associate's$93,362$13,232+3,808%Strong return
3Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Associate's$140,707+3,366%Strong return
4University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, FL
Associate's$94,291$18,131+2,936%Strong return
5California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA
Associate's$97,316$12,940+2,695%Strong return
6California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
Associate's$100,421$17,000+2,639%Strong return
7University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Associate's$94,291$18,131+2,404%Strong return
8San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Associate's$112,360+2,348%Strong return
9Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville, OH
Associate's$87,293$26,216+2,330%Strong return
10California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Associate's$93,073$18,874+2,305%Strong return

Other majors at Auburn University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Chemical EngineeringAssociate's$108,040$22,604+1,008%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$104,342$25,000+928%Strong return
International BusinessAssociate's$92,899+885%Strong return
Architectural EngineeringAssociate's$99,989$21,375+874%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$98,999$20,000+865%Strong return
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAssociate's$95,997$20,417+809%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$96,383$23,250+800%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate$145,621$41,000+797%Strong return

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Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.