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Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,559/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #167 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$851K	$813K	$697K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	13.4x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.4x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	70	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,832

Out-of-state: $127,000 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,420

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,396

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates earning $71,559/yr — within striking distance of the $70,527 national average for this field.

The 13.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $71,559 in annual earnings.

At #167 out of 320 programs, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $71,559 to $90,396 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

A 92% acceptance rate means University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 5,289 in North Dartmouth, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Mechanical Engineering program score?

A score of 70/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth trails the majority of Mechanical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Mechanical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mechanical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →