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#1

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

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,340 out of 34,000 applicants.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

112

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,232

Median Starting Salary

$60,975

#2

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

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines is a fairly selective school. They receive 10,886 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$29,425

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#3

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

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

261

SAT Score

1,380–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$17,402

Median Starting Salary

$64,130

#4

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$39,127

Median Starting Salary

$69,073

#5

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

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Overall, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

96

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$46,876

Median Starting Salary

$75,713

#6

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

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$41,689

Median Starting Salary

$72,259

#7

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

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,200–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$17,762

Median Starting Salary

$61,555

#8

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

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$30,590

Median Starting Salary

$75,939

#9

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

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,235

Median Starting Salary

$67,260

#10

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

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

In general, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$14,023

Median Starting Salary

$65,332

#11

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

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

In general, Clarkson University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$32,450

Median Starting Salary

$69,497

#12

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

128

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#13

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

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$66,577

#14

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

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

On average, Caltech receives 16,600 applications each year, with 3% (or 450) resulting in acceptance.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,755

Median Starting Salary

$59,465

#15

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

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

124

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$67,534

#16

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

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

144

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$69,479

#17

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

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

121

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$33,499

Median Starting Salary

$68,471

#18

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

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Generally, the University of California-Merced is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$13,549

Median Starting Salary

$64,674

#19

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$70,954

#20

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

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$24,577

Median Starting Salary

$69,061

#21

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

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

109

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$62,959

#22

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$66,835

#23

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

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Overall, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,230–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$19,184

Median Starting Salary

$68,355

#24

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$66,495

#25

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

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$64,875

#26

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

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

111

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$66,609

#27

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

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$25,271

Median Starting Salary

$68,960

#28

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

88

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$68,585

#29

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

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

86

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$66,973

#30

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

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,140–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$68,932

#31

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

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$67,037

#32

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

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$69,860

#33

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

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,180–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$13,555

Median Starting Salary

$62,687

#34

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

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$66,300

#35

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

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$69,321

#36

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

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

278

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$60,123

#37

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

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,240–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$39,267

Median Starting Salary

$65,465

#38

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

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$68,194

#39

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

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$27,829

Median Starting Salary

$68,876

#40

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

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,180–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,240

Median Starting Salary

$66,449

#41

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

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$62,629

#42

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$71,474

#43

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

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

the University of Michigan-Dearborn is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,020–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$12,444

Median Starting Salary

$62,322

#44

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

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$72,045

#45

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

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,300–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$69,439

#46

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

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$65,405

#47

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

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$64,341

#48

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

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Generally, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,124

Median Starting Salary

$67,177

#49

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

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800...

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,250

Median Starting Salary

$67,517

#50

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

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,210–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$63,670

#51

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

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,250–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$28,702

Median Starting Salary

$61,200

#52

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

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$60,978

#53

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

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,600

Median Starting Salary

$67,552

#54

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$69,848

#55

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

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY

Generally, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

22%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,194

Median Starting Salary

$60,632

#56

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

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$68,744

#57

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

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$59,984

#58

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

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$66,161

#59

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

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,150–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$63,263

#60

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

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Est. Net Price *

$19,902

Median Starting Salary

$64,700

#61

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

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$30,453

Median Starting Salary

$69,260

#62

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

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,962

Median Starting Salary

$72,053

#63

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

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,896

Median Starting Salary

$67,078

#64

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

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$75,282

#65

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

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$20,149

Median Starting Salary

$67,408

#66

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

Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,694

Median Starting Salary

$64,462

#67

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

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Florida Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$30,752

Median Starting Salary

$60,753

#68

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

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,667

Median Starting Salary

$66,742

#69

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$64,937

#70

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

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

102

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$62,503

#71

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

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$69,545

#72

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

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,420–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$38,279

Median Starting Salary

$69,280

#73

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

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,080–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,855

Median Starting Salary

$71,185

#74

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

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$13,017

Median Starting Salary

$64,012

#75

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

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,654

Median Starting Salary

$66,934

#76

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

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$63,549

#77

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

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Washington State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,911

Median Starting Salary

$66,749

#78

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

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$68,538

#79

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

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

In general, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$12,480

Median Starting Salary

$63,280

#80

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

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$21,846

Median Starting Salary

$70,074

#81

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

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

the University of Tulsa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,080–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$28,087

Median Starting Salary

$64,928

#82

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

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$64,329

#83

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

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,202

Median Starting Salary

$68,588

#84

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

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$64,336

#85

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

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,010–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$15,188

Median Starting Salary

$65,399

#86

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

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$13,951

Median Starting Salary

$65,998

#87

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

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$9,881

Median Starting Salary

$63,354

#88

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$63,449

#89

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

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$18,079

Median Starting Salary

$66,264

#90

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

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,161

Median Starting Salary

$67,080

#91

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

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$65,289

#92

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

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$62,058

#93

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

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$30,479

Median Starting Salary

$68,604

#94

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

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Alfred University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$26,183

Median Starting Salary

$68,931

#95

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

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$16,208

Median Starting Salary

$68,604

#96

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

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Generally, LeTourneau University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$26,974

Median Starting Salary

$65,257

#97

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

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,400–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$34,837

Median Starting Salary

$73,356

#98

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

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$15,364

Median Starting Salary

$64,686

#99

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

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$64,808

#100

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

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

94

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$61,378

#101

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

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

108

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$58,756

#102

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

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$63,918

#103

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

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$9,563

Median Starting Salary

$65,009

#104

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

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$64,977

#105

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

Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$29,535

Median Starting Salary

$70,130

#106

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

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$10,657

Median Starting Salary

$62,922

#107

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

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

124

SAT Score

1,520–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$24,034

Median Starting Salary

$66,773

#108

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

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$63,056

#109

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

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$32,641

Median Starting Salary

$67,206

#110

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

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$63,015

#111

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

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$61,365

#112

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

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,340–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$19,535

Median Starting Salary

$66,150

#113

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

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$10,429

Median Starting Salary

$61,201

#114

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

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$70,925

#115

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

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$60,869

#116

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

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives 12,043 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$35,596

Median Starting Salary

$64,738

#117

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

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

In general, the University of St Thomas is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,190–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$30,137

Median Starting Salary

$72,635

#118

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

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$69,254

#119

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

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$72,584

#120

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

University of Maine
Orono, ME

the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$17,617

Median Starting Salary

$69,883

#121

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,805

Median Starting Salary

$70,114

#122

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

108

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$62,999

#123

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

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

the University of Rochester is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$39,775

Median Starting Salary

$65,746

#124

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

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$73,375

#125

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

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,551

Median Starting Salary

$71,591

#126

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

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$33,136

Median Starting Salary

$72,910

#127

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

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$21,849

Median Starting Salary

$72,932

#128

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,664

Median Starting Salary

$65,985

#129

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

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,219

Median Starting Salary

$64,022

#130

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

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Generally, Western New England University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,100–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$30,214

Median Starting Salary

$72,093

#131

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

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$11,462

Median Starting Salary

$67,422

#132

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

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,320–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$17,213

Median Starting Salary

$63,054

#133

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

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

980–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$15,352

Median Starting Salary

$68,103

#134

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

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$64,743

#135

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

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

the University of Minnesota Duluth is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,031

Median Starting Salary

$72,321

#136

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

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,130–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,494

Median Starting Salary

$65,292

#137

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

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$65,323

#138

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

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR

In general, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

920–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,043

Median Starting Salary

$60,364

#139

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

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,670

Median Starting Salary

$66,607

#140

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

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,230–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$23,031

Median Starting Salary

$70,586

#141

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

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

California State University-Sacramento is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,596

Median Starting Salary

$65,729

#142

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

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

#143

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Overall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$38,983

Median Starting Salary

$65,536

#144

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

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$66,216

#145

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

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$8,936

Median Starting Salary

$64,930

#146

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

George Washington University
Washington, DC

George Washington University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,360–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$42,723

Median Starting Salary

$67,293

#147

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

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$24,053

Median Starting Salary

$70,926

#148

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

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Overall, Bucknell University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,330–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$39,965

Median Starting Salary

$72,826

#149

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

CUNY City College
New York, NY

CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$5,181

Median Starting Salary

$62,721

#150

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

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$45,094

Median Starting Salary

$66,966

#151

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

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

950–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$21,811

Median Starting Salary

$66,363

#152

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

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$70,436

#153

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

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,160

Median Starting Salary

$71,716

#154

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

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$66,542

#155

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$68,727

#156

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

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$70,470

#157

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

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Utah State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,050–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$14,577

Median Starting Salary

$66,475

#158

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

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$62,500

#159

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

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Overall, The Catholic University of America is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,050–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$36,031

Median Starting Salary

$78,423

#160

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

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,260–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$46,065

Median Starting Salary

$79,037

#161

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

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$66,990

#162

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

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$70,446

#163

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

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$65,484

#164

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

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,262

Median Starting Salary

$65,409

#165

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

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,000–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,925

Median Starting Salary

$64,912

#166

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

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Overall, Loyola Marymount University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,320–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$52,815

Median Starting Salary

$68,391

#167

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

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$63,636

#168

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

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$10,407

Median Starting Salary

$64,583

#169

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

University of Denver
Denver, CO

the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$42,423

Median Starting Salary

$69,822

#170

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

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Generally, Seattle University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,160–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$35,412

Median Starting Salary

$70,371

#171

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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$8,105

Median Starting Salary

$64,896

#172

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

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$70,597

#173

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

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$65,992

#174

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

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

990–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,115

Median Starting Salary

$67,709

#175

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

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,650

Median Starting Salary

$66,865

#176

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

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$66,190

#177

#177 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

9

SAT Score

1,090–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$31,687

Median Starting Salary

$70,954

#178

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

Widener University
Chester, PA

Widener University is a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 6,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$32,185

Median Starting Salary

$72,189

#179

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

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$13,884

Median Starting Salary

$66,422

#180

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

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

California State University-Los Angeles is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

870–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$5,801

Median Starting Salary

$65,191

#181

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

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

950–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$9,189

Median Starting Salary

$66,572

#182

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

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,359

Median Starting Salary

$71,857

#183

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

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,197

Median Starting Salary

$66,269

#184

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

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$9,711

Median Starting Salary

$64,438

#185

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

Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,279

Median Starting Salary

$65,542

#186

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

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,000–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$14,954

Median Starting Salary

$67,039

#187

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

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Generally, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,080–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$66,608

#188

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

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,159

Median Starting Salary

$65,936

#189

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

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,273

Median Starting Salary

$63,878

#190

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

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$64,629

#191

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

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,719

Median Starting Salary

$65,187

#192

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

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

the University of North Florida is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$11,338

Median Starting Salary

$65,502

#193

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

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,150–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$16,834

Median Starting Salary

$64,555

#194

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

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$68,330

#195

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

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

960–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,586

Median Starting Salary

$67,703

#196

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

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$11,347

Median Starting Salary

$64,420

#197

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

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,724

Median Starting Salary

$66,670

#198

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

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,248

Median Starting Salary

$64,277

#199

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

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Gannon University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$22,200

Median Starting Salary

$71,317

#200

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

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

the University of New Haven is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,090–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$33,135

Median Starting Salary

$73,305

#201

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

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,207

Median Starting Salary

$68,974

#202

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

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

950–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$11,900

Median Starting Salary

$67,385

#203

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

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,030–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,700

Median Starting Salary

$67,124

#204

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

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

the University of South Alabama is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,664

Median Starting Salary

$65,160

#205

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

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Generally, Wichita State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$13,553

Median Starting Salary

$66,753

#206

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

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$64,764

#207

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

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,050–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$37,296

Median Starting Salary

$77,309

#208

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

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$9,450

Median Starting Salary

$65,813

#209

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

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Overall, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is known for being a fairly selective...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$16,079

Median Starting Salary

$64,917

#210

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

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

In general, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,090–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,739

Median Starting Salary

$64,989

#211

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

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

The University of Texas Permian Basin is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

910–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$10,370

Median Starting Salary

$66,302

#212

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

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$12,819

Median Starting Salary

$67,933

#213

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

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$66,235

#214

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

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$27,304

Median Starting Salary

$67,618

#215

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

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN

Purdue University Northwest is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$9,162

Median Starting Salary

$68,730

#216

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

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Generally, the University of Bridgeport is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

940–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$28,470

Median Starting Salary

$67,266

#217

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

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

the University of Memphis is a non selective school. They receive about 15,800 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,873

Median Starting Salary

$64,926

#218

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

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,021

Median Starting Salary

$64,037

#219

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

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,173

Median Starting Salary

$65,092

#220

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

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$8,756

Median Starting Salary

$67,708

#221

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

Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Gurabo, PR

Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

740–980

Est. Net Price *

$6,577

Median Starting Salary

$62,373

#222

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

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,425

Median Starting Salary

$66,810

#223

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

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

the University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,055

Median Starting Salary

$66,665

#224

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

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Generally, the University of Alaska Anchorage is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$15,609

Median Starting Salary

$66,346

#225

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

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Mercer University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 7,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,210–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$22,087

Median Starting Salary

$64,748

#226

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

Rensselaer at Hartford
Hartford, CT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#227

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

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,410

Median Starting Salary

$68,657

#228

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

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$67,238

#229

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

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,551

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#230

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$22,096

Median Starting Salary

$67,746

*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 6,924 Mechanical Engineering degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 19% percent are awarded to women and the other 81% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Mechanical Engineering than any other state in the US? In fact, California awarded 1,022 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 Aerospace 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 Architectural and Engineering Managers.

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.

Student Demographics

Total Students
6,924
Female Students
1,305 (18%)
Male Students
5,619 (81%)

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