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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Weber State University

Ogden, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,828/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 27.5x earnings multiple (10.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$715K	$702K	$648K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.0x	27.5x	25.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.5x	10.3x	9.5x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	72	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,564

Out-of-state: $68,336 (10.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,888

-68% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,250

2.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,885

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,828 track close to the $62,227 national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 27.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $12,250 in median debt against $64,828 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Weber State University ranks #2 among 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 31% earnings increase from $64,828 to $84,885 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Weber State University?

At 72/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Is Weber State University one of the best schools for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies?

Among 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs, Weber State University's #2 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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