Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Washington
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Washington
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma · $15,000 federal debt$102,0782University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · $15,000 federal debt$102,0783University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · $15,000 federal debt$102,0784Seattle UniversitySeattle · $20,467 federal debt$96,2185Washington State UniversityPullman · $21,000 federal debt$93,9716Gonzaga UniversitySpokane · $23,664 federal debt$93,8167Saint Martin's UniversityLacey · $27,000 federal debt$92,3218Eastern Washington UniversityCheney · $26,038 federal debt$85,495
CAREER CONTEXT IN WA
What related occupations pay in Washington
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
- $189,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $166,270–$217,070
- State employment
- 6,060
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
17-2011Aerospace Engineers
- State median wage
- $158,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $130,560–$181,460
- State employment
- 5,760
- Projected growth
- +8.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $119,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,730–$162,230
- State employment
- 820
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2141Mechanical Engineers
- State median wage
- $110,430
- Middle 50% wage range
- $94,560–$139,870
- State employment
- 8,240
- Projected growth
- +11.2%
- Annual openings
- 17,800
13-1051Cost Estimators
- State median wage
- $86,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,720–$108,120
- State employment
- 7,470
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 17,600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | $102,078 | $15,000 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | $102,078 | $15,000 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | $102,078 | $15,000 |
| 4 | Seattle University | Seattle | $96,218 | $20,467 |
| 5 | Washington State University | Pullman | $93,971 | $21,000 |
| 6 | Gonzaga University | Spokane | $93,816 | $23,664 |
| 7 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey | $92,321 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney | $85,495 | $26,038 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Mechanical Engineering in Washington
What do Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Washington?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $93,971 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $20,467 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.