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Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings $65,341/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 7.4x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #40 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 $643K $634K $590K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.5x 7.4x 6.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 4.0x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 59 59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$86,096
Out-of-state: $159,560 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,296
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,800
14% growth from Year 1

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 20,189 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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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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) Purdue University-Main Campus ($67,093) Central Washington University ($65,871) Purdue University Fort Wayne ($65,385)

Other Majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Computer Engineering ($78,075) Computer Science ($77,599) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($76,853) Industrial Engineering ($76,707) Chemical Engineering ($73,072) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($72,251) Mechanical Engineering ($71,406) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($67,627)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 59/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
At 59/100, 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 →