<p>Well, an old teacher of mine had a son that graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from a school that I wouldn’t say is too prestigious in engineering or anything (Old Dominion University - I can’t find any rankings for it, much less for its engineering department). She didn’t go into specifics but she said that he graduated only 2 years ago and he’s already making more than her. (She has over 15 years teaching experience and is a head teacher, with the average virginia teaching salary being 50,000.) So it’s pretty safe to assume he’s making at least 60,000 already with only 2 years out of school. I would definitely say that that is pretty good for a 24 year old.</p>
<p>Of course this is all anecdotal, and doesn’t mean anything to your situation, but its nice to know I guess, that this guy who went to an average university ended up coming out pretty good, and he didn’t do anything amazing. Willing to bet your resume is far better than his was.</p>
<p>“Mechanical engineer starting salary for BSME graduates averages $59,180.”</p>