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#1 #1 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Median Starting Salary $52,561
#2 #2 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 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, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $58,559
#3 #3 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 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 69 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,738
#4 #4 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Annually, SUNY Polytechnic Institute awards around 52 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,040–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,649
#5 #5 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Each year, CUNY New York City College of Technology grants around 227 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#6 #6 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 148 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $60,486
#7 #7 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,198
#8 #8 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,501
#9 #9 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Every year, ECPI University awards around 399 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#10 #10 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH At the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biotechnology, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,718
#11 #11 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 36 degrees to those studying Science/Technology Management, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#12 #12 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $57,004
#13 #13 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY At Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#14 #14 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 503 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,271
#15 #15 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 175 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,267
#16 #16 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,197
#17 #17 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,287
#18 #18 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,941
#19 #19 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 374 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#20 #20 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,749
#21 #21 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Indiana State University grants 124 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,782
#22 #22 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 177 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,946
#23 #23 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,429
#24 #24 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Every year, Purdue University Fort Wayne awards around 163 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,177
#25 #25 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,556
#26 #26 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV At Bluefield State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Civil Engineering Technology/Technician. In fact, Bluefield State University grants 24 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $56,637
#27 #27 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC At South Carolina State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 830–1,030 Median Starting Salary $58,050
#28 #28 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN At Purdue University Northwest, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,736
#29 #29 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,306
#30 #30 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 980–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,919
#31 #31 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,548
#32 #32 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. LeTourneau University Longview, TX At LeTourneau University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,350 Median Starting Salary $56,263
#33 #33 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 92 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,889
#34 #34 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 126 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 960–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,843
#35 #35 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,670
#36 #36 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,995
#37 #37 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,603
#38 #38 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,809
#39 #39 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Each year, Fairmont State University awards about 69 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $59,128
#40 #40 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 135 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,392
#41 #41 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 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 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,635
#42 #42 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 94 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,530
#43 #43 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO At Colorado Mesa University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,136
#44 #44 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,917
#45 #45 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,800
#46 #46 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY At SUNY College of Technology at Canton, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Applied Psychology, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#47 #47 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,305
#48 #48 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 252 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,811
#49 #49 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 305 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,447
#50 #50 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford awards around 29 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $64,853
#51 #51 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 144 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $58,612
#52 #52 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awards about 186 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,156
#53 #53 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 166 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,582
#54 #54 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,363
#55 #55 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,099
#56 #56 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 263 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,821
#57 #57 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Every year, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi awards around 194 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,904
#58 #58 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 106 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,441
#59 #59 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Savannah State University Savannah, GA At Savannah State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Journalism. In fact, Savannah State University grants 74 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,000 Median Starting Salary $53,979
#60 #60 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3578 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#61 #61 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#62 #62 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. North Central State College Mansfield, OH At North Central State College, only one major is offered: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#63 #63 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Boston, MA At Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, only three majors are offered: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#64 #64 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA At Wenatchee Valley College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,423
#65 #65 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI At New England Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,423
#66 #66 Best College for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX Each year, Texas A&M University-Central Texas grants around 66 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,380
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About Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

For all the 2,796 degrees awarded in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Of the 1,719 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 10% percent identify as women and 90% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician is $58,100.

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Careers

For Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician majors, some of the most in demand careers include Mechanical Drafters, Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. Not only that, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician graduates may find a high-paying job, such as Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians or Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,719

Female Students

173 (10%)

Male Students

1,546 (89%)

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

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1,220–1,470

$52,561

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

67%

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1,310–1,460

$58,559

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

97%

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1,130–1,320

$58,738

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

81%

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1,040–1,370

$56,649

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

80%

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900–1,140

$59,423

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

50%

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1,220–1,490

$60,486

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

63%

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1,040–1,250

$58,198

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

91%

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900–1,130

$58,501

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

75%

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

81%

18

980–1,240

$65,718

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

76%

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1,000–1,200

$59,423

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

80%

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1,110–1,320

$57,004

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

74%

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890–1,100

$59,423

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

69%

65

1,010–1,230

$57,271

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

92%

26

1,150–1,370

$58,267

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

72%

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990–1,240