Median Earnings (1yr)
$65,341
72nd percentile
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates earn $65k, placing them in the 72th percentile of all mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians bachelors programs nationally.

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 Related Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown$65,341$68,352
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$65,341$68,352
Pennsylvania College of Technology$53,234$27,0000.51
National Median$62,503$27,0000.43

Other Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$21,524$65,341
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport
$17,940$53,234$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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, approximately 29% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.