by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanical Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/mechanical-engineering-technology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their mechanical engineering technology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the early-career earnings of their mechanical engineering technology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose mechanical engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in mechanical engineering technology, no school beat Pittsburg State University this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. After graduating, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Pittsburg State University typically earn about $78,159 annually.
Wichita Area Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mechanical engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Wichita Area Technical College is a public school located in the city of Wichita. After graduating, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Wichita Area Technical College typically earn about $42,373 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in mechanical engineering technology will find them at Mcpherson College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of McPherson, Mcpherson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mechanical engineering technology graduates from Mcpherson College make a median of around $42,278 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their mechanical engineering technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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