Mechanical Engineering at Stark State College
Ranked 3rd of 4 associate programs in Mechanical Engineering by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanical Engineering (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Stark State College's associate program in Mechanical Engineering earn a median $51,223 one year after graduating, rising to $64,930 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $73,157 for this field, ranking 3rd of 4 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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