Mechanical Engineering at State University of New York at New Paltz

At $66,274/yr, Mechanical Engineering graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz land near the $70,527 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mechanical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mechanical Engineering's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #237 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs, State University of New York at New Paltz falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.