Program Analysis
At $70,819/yr, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Gonzaga University land near the $70,527 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 3.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $23,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #293 out of 320 programs, Gonzaga University's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $70,819 to $86,247 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.