University of Notre Dame — Notre Dame, IN

Mechanical Engineering

at University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $72,690/yr starting out — that's 142% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 2.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $26,780/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $114,044 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$83,271/yr

Starting Salary

$72,690

Finish Rate

95.2%

$83,271/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $26,780/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $56,491/yr)

4 Years Total

$333,084

Typical Debt

$19,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,924

What You'd Really Pay

$114,044

That's about $216/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$726,900

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$114,044

Pays for Itself In

2.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+142%

Ahead After 10 Years

$612,856

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed24.1/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost19/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.