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#1 #1 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Snow College Ephraim, UT At Snow College, only two majors are offered: Music, General, and Computer Software Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#2 #2 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Olympic College Bremerton, WA Annually, Olympic College grants about 28 degrees to students studying Organizational Leadership, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#3 #3 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Each year, Montgomery County Community College grants about 195 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#4 #4 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Everett Community College Everett, WA Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#5 #5 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Annually, Tacoma Community College awards about 16 degrees to those studying Public Health, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#6 #6 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 291 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#7 #7 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS At East Mississippi Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Pre-Nursing Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, East Mississippi Community College grants 72 degrees every year to Pre-Nursing Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#8 #8 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY Each year, CUNY LaGuardia Community College grants around 278 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#9 #9 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 58 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#10 #10 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1507 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#11 #11 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA At Spokane Falls Community College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#12 #12 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Odessa College Odessa, TX At Odessa College, only two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#13 #13 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Clark College Vancouver, WA Each year, Clark College grants around 40 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#14 #14 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX At Lone Star College System, the most popular majors students pursue are Operations Management and Supervision, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#15 #15 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI At Community College of Rhode Island, only one major is offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#16 #16 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Community College of Denver Denver, CO At Community College of Denver, only two majors are offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Medical Informatics....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#17 #17 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX At McLennan Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies. In fact, McLennan Community College grants 601 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#18 #18 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lower Columbia College Longview, WA At Lower Columbia College, only one major is offered: Organizational Leadership. On average, 5 students receive a degree in Organizational Leadership annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#19 #19 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA At Whatcom Community College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Network and System Administration/Administrator....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#20 #20 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX At Del Mar College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 12 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#21 #21 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA At Edmonds College, only three majors are offered: Engineering Technology, General, Youth Services/Administration, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#22 #22 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Cascadia College Bothell, WA At Cascadia College, only two majors are offered: Natural Resources/Conservation, General, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#23 #23 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Bellevue College Bellevue, WA At Bellevue College, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Bellevue College grants 42 degrees every year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#24 #24 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Each year, Hinds Community College grants around 800 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Child Care Provider/Assistant, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#25 #25 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA At Skagit Valley College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Natural Resources/Conservation, General, and Health/Health Care......view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#26 #26 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX At Collin County Community College District, only three majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Registered Nursing/Registered......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#27 #27 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#28 #28 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Highline College Des Moines, WA Annually, Highline College awards around 26 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#29 #29 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. South Seattle College Seattle, WA At South Seattle College, only two majors are offered: Energy Systems Technology/Technician, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#30 #30 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Centralia College Centralia, WA Every year, Centralia College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#31 #31 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#32 #32 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI At Henry Ford College, only one major is offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Typically, 7 students are awarded a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#33 #33 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. College of the Mainland Texas City, TX At the College of the Mainland, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#34 #34 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY At CUNY Hostos Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Teacher Assistant/Aide, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#35 #35 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 804 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
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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 305 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 115 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 Architectural and Engineering Managers. 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
#3 Architectural and Engineering Managers

Student Demographics

Total Students

305

Female Students

52 (17%)

Male Students

253 (82%)

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

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

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

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

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

76%

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

63%

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

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

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

76%

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

29%

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

76%

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

72%

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

90%

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

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

81%

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

90%

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