Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY

Mechanical Engineering

at Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $63,925/yr starting out — that's 113% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4.9 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $38,793/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $164,647 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$84,517/yr

Starting Salary

$63,925

Finish Rate

83.6%

Household Income

$84,517/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $38,793/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $45,724/yr)

4 Years Total

$338,068

Typical Debt

$26,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,475

What You'd Really Pay

$164,647

That's about $296/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$639,250

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$164,647

Pays for Itself In

4.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+113%

Ahead After 10 Years

$474,603

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost30.6/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed21/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost15.1/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.5/15

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.