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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
66 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
66
Optimistic
66
Base Case
64
Pessimistic
Earnings $98,661/yr (59% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 26.9x earnings multiple (10.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #26 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $847K $826K $754K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 27.6x 26.9x 24.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 10.8x 10.6x 9.6x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 66 66 64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,688
Out-of-state: $78,208 (10.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,220
-129% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,757
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $98,661 put California State University Maritime Academy's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program 59% above the national median of $62,227 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 26.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $98,661 far exceeding the $24,757 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #26 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs places California State University Maritime Academy in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About California State University Maritime Academy

California State University Maritime Academy accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 761 in Vallejo, CA.

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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
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Other Schools

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) Purdue University-Main Campus ($67,093)

Other Majors at California State University Maritime Academy

Mechanical Engineering ($92,315) Marine Transportation ($87,464) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($57,265) International Relations and National Security Studies ($42,924)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 66/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at California State University Maritime Academy?
At 66/100, California State University Maritime Academy's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →