Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,827
10th percentile
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Colorado Mesa University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Colorado Mesa University graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 10th percentile of all mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Colorado Mesa University$49,827
Metropolitan State University of Denver$72,334$76,047$32,0000.44
Colorado State University Pueblo$42,707
National Median$62,503$27,0000.43

Other Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$10,780$72,334$32,000
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$9,401$42,707

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Colorado Mesa University, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.