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Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
51 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings $64,826/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #53 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) 8.3x 8.2x 7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.0x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 52 51 51

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 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$93,044
-22% 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 8.2x 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 #53 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs places University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 11,230 students in Durham, 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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Compare & Explore

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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Other Schools

California State University Maritime Academy ($98,661) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($93,433) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($93,433) Central Connecticut State University ($73,788) Metropolitan State University of Denver ($72,334) New England Institute of Technology ($70,916) Western New England University ($69,326) Rochester Institute of Technology ($69,261)

Other Majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($88,904) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($81,981) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,271) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($76,755) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($75,156) Chemical Engineering ($71,599) Mechanical Engineering ($70,865) Civil Engineering ($67,035)

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For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
At 51/100, 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 →