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#1 #1 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL Florida Polytechnic University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $12,373 Median Starting Salary $62,269
#2 #2 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $70,954
#3 #3 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Overall, Saint Francis University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $27,459 Median Starting Salary $71,654
#4 #4 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,862 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#5 #5 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,789 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#6 #6 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,364 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#7 #7 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Snow College Ephraim, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,576 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#8 #8 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,621 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#9 #9 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,117 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#10 #10 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,753 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#11 #11 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Everett Community College Everett, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,271 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#12 #12 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,279 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#13 #13 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,277 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#14 #14 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Olympic College Bremerton, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,629 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#15 #15 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,188 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#16 #16 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Clark College Vancouver, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,670 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#17 #17 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Cascadia College Bothell, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,483 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#18 #18 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,797 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#19 #19 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,442 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#20 #20 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,404 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#21 #21 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,694 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#22 #22 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,156 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#23 #23 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,362 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#24 #24 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,028 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#25 #25 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,716 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#26 #26 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Odessa College Odessa, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,899 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#27 #27 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,696 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#28 #28 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,570 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#29 #29 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,570 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#30 #30 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,280 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#31 #31 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,470 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#32 #32 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Highline College Des Moines, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,072 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#33 #33 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Cecil College North East, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,996 Median Starting Salary $68,416
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Of the 272 Mechanical Engineering degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 17% percent are awarded to women and the other 83% percent are men. Did you know that Washington has more students being awarded a degree in Mechanical Engineering than any other state in the US? In fact, Washington awarded 102 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is $63,500.

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Mechanical Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Mechanical Engineering majors is Mechanical Engineers. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Mechanical Engineering can prepare you for is Cost Estimators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Mechanical Engineering majors.

#1 Cost Estimators
#2 Mechanical Engineers

Student Demographics

Total Students

272

Female Students

45 (16%)

Male Students

227 (83%)

Resources for:

Mechanical Engineering

#1 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

56%

6

1,200–1,370

$12,373

$62,269

#2 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

83%

1

1,090–1,300

$31,687

$70,954

#3 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

73%

1

1,040–1,240

$27,459

$71,654

#4 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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43

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$4,862

$68,416

#5 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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15

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$7,789

$68,416

#6 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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15

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$7,364

$68,416

#7 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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10

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$8,576

$68,416

#8 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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13

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$7,621

$68,416

#9 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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12

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$7,117

$68,416

#10 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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15

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$8,753

$68,416

#11 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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11

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$11,271

$68,416

#12 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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13

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$6,279

$68,416

#13 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.

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9

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$5,277

$68,416

#14 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S.