Location: Stony Brook, NY•In-State Tuition: $10,560•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,350•Admission Rate: 49%•Avg SAT: 1410
Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,757
14th percentile
40th percentile in New York
Sample: 65 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How Stony Brook University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Stony Brook University earns $83k — 14th percentile among mechanical engineering masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Stony Brook University$82,757$90,975+10%
Cornell University$99,587$105,827+6%
Columbia University in the City of New York$104,503$96,972-7%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute$85,723$95,477+11%
Rochester Institute of Technology$87,056$93,165+7%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Mechanical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (17 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook$10,560$82,757$90,975——
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$104,503$96,972——
Cornell UniversityIthaca$66,014$99,587$105,827——
Clarkson UniversityPotsdam$57,950$93,595$89,205——
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse$63,061$87,250———
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester$57,016$87,056$93,165——
National Median—$92,510———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with mechanical engineering graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Aerospace Engineers

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

$134,830/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mechanical Engineers

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

$102,320/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fuel Cell Engineers

Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.

$102,320/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Automotive Engineers

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.

$102,320/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Cost Estimators

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

$77,070/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 Stony Brook University, approximately 38% 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.