Manufacturing Engineering

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#1

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College awards about 64 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$20,964

Median Starting Salary

$67,731

#2

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

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 119 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,574

Median Starting Salary

$71,125

#3

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

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 285 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$45,792

Median Starting Salary

$66,966

#4

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

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR

Annually, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico grants around 80 degrees to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

920–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,534

Median Starting Salary

$60,364

#5

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$66,835

#6

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

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 183 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,753

Median Starting Salary

$67,552

#7

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

Boston University
Boston, MA

At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 678 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,410–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$27,551

Median Starting Salary

$68,876

#8

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,005

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#9

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

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$32,637

Median Starting Salary

$72,635

#10

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

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA

Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 173 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,080–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,171

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#11

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

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 847 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,330–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$15,901

Median Starting Salary

$64,130

#12

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

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 240 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$14,414

Median Starting Salary

$65,332

#13

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

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 304 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,330–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$29,785

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#14

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

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 376 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$10,333

Median Starting Salary

$65,009

#15

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

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 238 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$47,799

Median Starting Salary

$75,713

#16

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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 580 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$6,978

Median Starting Salary

$64,896

#17

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

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$32,964

Median Starting Salary

$68,471

#18

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

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Radio and Television....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$8,222

Median Starting Salary

$64,930

#19

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

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,230–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,324

Median Starting Salary

$68,194

#20

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

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,230–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$27,450

Median Starting Salary

$67,238

#21

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

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$15,166

Median Starting Salary

$60,978

#22

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

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,643

Median Starting Salary

$65,289

#23

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

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

At Lehigh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 171 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,370–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$33,289

Median Starting Salary

$69,260

#24

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

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$19,838

Median Starting Salary

$68,538

#25

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

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

At Savannah College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Illustration, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$46,524

Median Starting Salary

$70,538

#26

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

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, New Jersey Institute of Technology awards 234 degrees per year to Information Technology majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,210–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$16,736

Median Starting Salary

$61,555

#27

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

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Illinois Institute of Technology grants 107 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$25,001

Median Starting Salary

$61,200

#28

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$63,449

#29

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

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,647

Median Starting Salary

$62,629

#30

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

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,511

Median Starting Salary

$67,408

#31

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

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Each year, San Diego State University grants around 1806 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,500

Median Starting Salary

$64,012

#32

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

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,773

Median Starting Salary

$67,078

#33

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

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$16,021

Median Starting Salary

$64,629

#34

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

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 134 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$12,798

Median Starting Salary

$62,322

#35

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

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,461

Median Starting Salary

$72,053

#36

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 521 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,831

Median Starting Salary

$65,985

#37

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

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$10,441

Median Starting Salary

$66,900

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About Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.

For all the 855 degrees granted in Manufacturing Engineering per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 363 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 24% percent identify as women and 76% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Manufacturing Engineering, Texas has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering is $62,000.

Popularity of Manufacturing Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Manufacturing Engineering majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Industrial Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineers, All Other. Not only that, Manufacturing Engineering graduates may land a top paying job, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers or Engineers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Manufacturing Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
363
Female Students
86 (23%)
Male Students
277 (76%)

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