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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona

Ranked 38th of 82 associate programs in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,509
middle 50%: $22,839 – $60,590
Median · 5 years out
$71,441
middle 50%: $52,435 – $89,780
Median · 10 years out
$91,987
middle 50%: $67,042 – $116,855

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona's associate program in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $38,509 one year after graduating, rising to $91,987 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $68,203 for this field, ranking 38th of 82 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,625 total interest

Same major at other universities

Erie Community College
$73,347 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Hudson Valley Community College
$72,748 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Portland Community College
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Springfield Technical Community College
$71,529 · 5 yrs out
Washington State Community College
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Brightpoint Community College
$70,135 · 5 yrs out
Mt. Hood Community College
$70,012 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$68,891 · 5 yrs out
Spartanburg Community College
$68,626 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,861 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$85,792 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$85,697 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$74,696 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$74,586 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,476 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$74,278 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,392 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$60,590 · 5 yrs out

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