University of Dayton — Dayton, OH

Mechanical Engineering

at University of Dayton · Dayton, OH

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $65,339/yr starting out — that's 118% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.6 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $29,533/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $126,604 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$65,881/yr

Starting Salary

$65,339

Finish Rate

80.2%

$65,881/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $29,533/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $36,348/yr)

4 Years Total

$263,524

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$126,604

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$653,390

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$126,604

Pays for Itself In

3.6 yrs

Salary Boost

+118%

Ahead After 10 Years

$526,786

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.8/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost15.7/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12/15

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.