Program Analysis
At $59,941/yr, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates from University of North Texas land near the $62,227 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mechanical Engineering Technology programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Mechanical Engineering Technology's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $23,980 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #30 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs, University of North Texas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $71,106 are relatively flat compared to the $59,941 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.