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Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,826/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #49 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$632K	$623K	$580K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.0x	9.9x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$63,280

Out-of-state: $142,120 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,208

16% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $64,826/yr, roughly in line with the $62,227 national median for Mechanical Engineering Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 9.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #49 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs places University of New Hampshire at Manchester in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of New Hampshire at Manchester

University of New Hampshire at Manchester accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 486 students in Manchester, NH.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

At 53/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mechanical Engineering Technology is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

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