Mechanical Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Mechanical Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | $71,944* | $70,329 | $25,995* | — |
| Villanova University | $80,962* | $91,256 | $25,995* | 0.32 |
| Bucknell University | $79,391* | $87,329 | $19,500* | 0.25 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $76,523* | $97,151 | $22,777* | 0.30 |
| Lehigh University | $75,479* | $88,912 | $24,950* | 0.33 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | $74,445* | — | $27,000* | 0.36 |
| National Median | $70,744* | — | $24,755* | 0.35 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova | $64,701 | $80,962 | $25,995 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $64,772 | $79,391 | $19,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $63,829 | $76,523 | $22,777 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $62,180 | $75,479 | $24,950 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $24,606 | $74,445 | $27,000 |
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 Thomas Jefferson University, approximately 34% 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 14 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.