Mechanical Engineering master's degree programs in New York

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$107,611Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

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

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

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: $175,710
Middle 50% wage range: $149,070–$215,140
State employment: 8,250
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $128,500–$274,870

17-2011Aerospace Engineers

State median wage: $130,330
Middle 50% wage range: $101,970–$162,210
State employment: 560
Projected growth: +8.3%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $89,130–$202,690

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $106,240
Middle 50% wage range: $80,970–$152,210
State employment: 3,240
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $61,140–$213,570

17-2141Mechanical Engineers

State median wage: $102,440
Middle 50% wage range: $84,400–$129,410
State employment: 8,590
Projected growth: +11.2%
Annual openings: 17,800

10th–90th percentile: $74,990–$160,220

13-1051Cost Estimators

State median wage: $80,430
Middle 50% wage range: $60,290–$106,820
State employment: 11,980
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 17,600

10th–90th percentile: $52,000–$139,690

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	$137,970	Not available
2	Cornell University	Ithaca	$128,130	Not available
3	Syracuse University	Syracuse	$112,673	Not available
4	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester	$109,087	Not available
5	Clarkson University	Potsdam	$107,611	Not available
6	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy	$107,173	Not available
7	Stony Brook University	Stony Brook	$104,470	Not available
8	Binghamton University	Vestal	$101,600	Not available
9	University at Buffalo	Buffalo	$96,497	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 New York

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

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $107,611 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 New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.