Mechanical Engineering at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
68 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
69
Optimistic
68
Base Case
65
Pessimistic
Earnings $70,865/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)
ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #194 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 $889K $846K $721K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.6x 11.1x 9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.4x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 80% 71% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 69 68 65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$76,448
Out-of-state: $155,528 (5.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$93,044
-22% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$93,816
32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $70,865/yr, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus land near the $70,527 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.1x 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 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #194 out of 320 programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $70,865 to $93,816 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,230 students in Durham, NH.

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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 New Hampshire-Main Campus's Mechanical Engineering program score?
A score of 68/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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 →