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Associate's Degree

Mechanical Engineering at University of Houston

Houston, Texas · See Mechanical Engineering nationally

Strong return
+$477,305 over 10 years

For graduates of Mechanical Engineering at University of Houston.

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

0.7 yrs
Break-even
+1,349%
10-year ROI
$96,269
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Mechanical EngineeringMaster'sNot enough data
Mechanical EngineeringCertificateNot enough data
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$96,269$18,750+1,349%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 University of Houston

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Information Science/StudiesAssociate's$103,467+1,948%Strong return
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's$102,171+1,902%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$105,956$16,875+1,657%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$107,025$22,625+1,586%Strong return
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's$120,612$46,405+1,563%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$100,544$20,500+1,442%Strong return
Chemical EngineeringAssociate's$99,077$19,228+1,421%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$96,269$18,750+1,349%Strong return

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Mechanical Engineering at University of Houston

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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.