Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Florida

Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

12Programs reporting earnings

$89,622Median year-4 earnings

$22,025Median federal debt

11Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Florida-OnlineGainesville · $18,131 federal debt$97,113 2University of FloridaGainesville · $18,131 federal debt$97,113 3Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach · $27,000 federal debt$96,331 4Florida International UniversityMiami · $19,750 federal debt$93,494 5Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne · $27,000 federal debt$92,753 6University of Central FloridaOrlando · $22,025 federal debt$89,663 7Florida State UniversityTallahassee · $24,085 federal debt$89,622 8Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · $22,025 federal debt$89,583 9University of South FloridaTampa · $23,783 federal debt$88,249 10University of MiamiCoral Gables · $19,000 federal debt$86,156

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $170,740
Middle 50% wage range: $138,760–$208,370
State employment: 8,710
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $116,900–$251,590

17-2011Aerospace Engineers

State median wage: $129,280
Middle 50% wage range: $104,790–$156,370
State employment: 3,250
Projected growth: +8.3%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $84,210–$177,070

17-2141Mechanical Engineers

State median wage: $99,980
Middle 50% wage range: $79,090–$128,320
State employment: 10,740
Projected growth: +11.2%
Annual openings: 17,800

10th–90th percentile: $66,260–$153,950

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,340
Middle 50% wage range: $67,760–$156,220
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $59,320–$211,660

13-1051Cost Estimators

State median wage: $74,990
Middle 50% wage range: $56,810–$98,370
State employment: 13,720
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 17,600

10th–90th percentile: $44,200–$128,050

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Florida-Online	Gainesville	$97,113	$18,131
2	University of Florida	Gainesville	$97,113	$18,131
3	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach	$96,331	$27,000
4	Florida International University	Miami	$93,494	$19,750
5	Florida Institute of Technology	Melbourne	$92,753	$27,000
6	University of Central Florida	Orlando	$89,663	$22,025
7	Florida State University	Tallahassee	$89,622	$24,085
8	Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton	$89,583	$22,025
9	University of South Florida	Tampa	$88,249	$23,783
10	University of Miami	Coral Gables	$86,156	$19,000
11	University of North Florida	Jacksonville	$85,995	$18,039
12	Florida Polytechnic University	Lakeland	$70,314	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mechanical Engineering in Florida

What do Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $89,622 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $22,025 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Florida-Online has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.