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Associate's Degree

Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · See Mechanical Engineering nationally

Strong return
+$350,819 over 10 years

For graduates of Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University.

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

1.7 yrs
Break-even
+483%
10-year ROI
$87,345
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$87,345$26,500+483%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 Marquette University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's$138,754+1,389%Strong return
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's$105,677+864%Strong return
Real EstateAssociate's$104,942$19,500+755%Strong return
Finance and Financial Management ServicesAssociate's$101,453$21,643+697%Strong return
Business/Managerial EconomicsAssociate's$98,943$23,000+656%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$98,099$24,767+638%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$96,813$21,762+631%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$97,171$25,947+620%Strong return

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Mechanical Engineering at Marquette 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.