Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 166 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $91,296 four years after completion, near the national median for this field. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Aerospace Engineers, and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Aerospace Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$91,296
Completers
166
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
13
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
14
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 6% | 66,660 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,510 | 9% | 281,290 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4% | 220,970 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,972
Graduation Rate
78.3%
Total Enrollment
29,820
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — $131,967
- California State University Maritime Academy — $126,395
- Santa Clara University — $122,111
- Duke University — $120,991
- University of California-Berkeley — $119,371