Mechanical Engineering master's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$117,441Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

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

1Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge · Debt not reported$200,732 2Northeastern UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$124,007 3Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester · Debt not reported$117,441 4University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · Debt not reported$117,288 5Boston UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$117,154

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

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: $201,430
Middle 50% wage range: $166,430–$226,680
State employment: 7,690
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $137,750–$286,410

17-2011Aerospace Engineers

State median wage: $149,470
Middle 50% wage range: $98,850–$182,370
State employment: 990
Projected growth: +8.3%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $89,750–$217,840

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $134,850
Middle 50% wage range: $100,880–$177,760
State employment: 2,610
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,700–$275,340

17-2141Mechanical Engineers

State median wage: $119,300
Middle 50% wage range: $96,440–$140,590
State employment: 7,680
Projected growth: +11.2%
Annual openings: 17,800

10th–90th percentile: $79,570–$166,480

13-1051Cost Estimators

State median wage: $100,840
Middle 50% wage range: $75,420–$127,400
State employment: 4,520
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 17,600

10th–90th percentile: $58,870–$151,780

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Cambridge	$200,732	Not available
2	Northeastern University	Boston	$124,007	Not available
3	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Worcester	$117,441	Not available
4	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell	$117,288	Not available
5	Boston University	Boston	$117,154	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 Massachusetts

What do Mechanical Engineering master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $117,441 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.