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Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,055/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 3.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #45 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	$715K	$702K	$648K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$190,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$124,944

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,129

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,055 at University of Dayton come in 6% above the national median of $62,227 for Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.

The 3.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $66,055 far exceeding the $27,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #45 out of 59 programs, University of Dayton's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $66,055 to $85,129 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Dayton

A 62% admission rate makes University of Dayton accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 8,099 in Dayton, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,944 over four years — 34% below sticker price.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Dayton's Mechanical Engineering Technology program score?

A score of 56/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Dayton trails the majority of Mechanical Engineering Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →