Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando | — | $54,538 | — |
| University of Miami | $66,843 | $93,219 | +39% |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $69,533 | $84,606 | +22% |
| University of Florida | $76,228 | $83,832 | +10% |
| University of Florida-Online | $76,228 | $83,832 | +10% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Mechanical Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (16 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-OrlandoOrlando | $14,262 | $68,451* | $54,538 | $27,000* | — |
 University of Florida-OnlineGainesville | $3,876 | $76,228* | $83,832 | $18,131* | 0.24 |
 University of FloridaGainesville | $6,381 | $76,228* | $83,832 | $18,131* | 0.24 |
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach | $42,304 | $73,433* | $77,804 | $27,000* | 0.37 |
 Florida International UniversityMiami | $6,565 | $71,335* | $83,193 | $19,750* | 0.28 |
 University of South FloridaTampa | $6,410 | $70,046* | $81,750 | $23,783* | 0.34 |
| National Median | — | $70,744* | — | $24,755* | 0.35 |
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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, approximately 59% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.