Best Engineering Mechanics Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$631,649
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,087
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grad rate: 84.8% |
IL | +$812,524 | $89,053 | $32,134 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Grad rate: 86.3% |
VA | +$450,775 | $72,803 | $32,040 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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