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Mechanical Engineering at University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $77,011/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #95 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$827K	$791K	$682K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.7x	16.0x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.1x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,508

Out-of-state: $86,948 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,840

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,500

2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$89,223

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Toledo's Mechanical Engineering graduates start at $77,011/yr — above the $70,527 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 16.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,500 in median debt clears quickly against $77,011 in annual earnings.

Ranked #95 out of 320 programs, University of Toledo's Mechanical Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $77,011 to $89,223 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Toledo

A 95% acceptance rate means University of Toledo is accessible to most applicants, serving 10,244 students in Toledo, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Toledo's Mechanical Engineering program score?

A score of 73/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Toledo's Mechanical Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Mechanical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mechanical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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