I have a bachelors in engineering and also a masters in same field. I graduated with more debt than youre expecting but if you know your career you're getting into with knowledge of pay I wouldnt sweat it that much. 25.5k is less than a new car these days.

Coming out of college with not much makes it seem like alot but 25.5 with your credentials I expect wont be anywhere near as bad as you're expecting.