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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA With 5 schools, a college, 34 departments, and 44 undergraduate degrees, MIT has plenty to offer the...view more | 100 | 5% | 112 | 1,510 - 1,590 | $21,519 | $60,975 | ||
![]() University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college...view more | 91 | 12% | 278 | 1,330 - 1,540 | $16,997 | $60,123 | ||
![]() Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences,...view more | 90 | 4% | 94 | 1,510 - 1,570 | $17,998 | $61,378 | ||
![]() Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 238 degrees to those...view more | 89 | 58% | 96 | 1,200 - 1,390 | $47,799 | $75,713 | ||
![]() Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students...view more | 89 | 11% | 121 | 1,500 - 1,570 | $32,964 | $68,471 | ||
![]() Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more | 88 | 50% | 144 | 1,220 - 1,470 | $12,421 | $69,479 | ||
![]() Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue...view more | 88 | 43% | 70 | 1,380 - 1,500 | $43,665 | $72,259 | ||
![]() Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 847...view more | 87 | 16% | 261 | 1,330 - 1,530 | $15,901 | $64,130 | ||
![]() Princeton University Princeton, NJ Princeton University has 37 different concentrations for undergraduates.view more | 87 | 5% | 35 | 1,500 - 1,570 | $19,811 | $59,984 | ||
![]() Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to...view more | 83 | 88% | 80 | 1,150 - 1,350 | $17,928 | $67,260 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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.
The highest paying career for Mechanical Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Mechanical Engineering can prepare you for is Architectural and Engineering Managers.
These are the highest paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $165,370 | 4,107 | 60,853 | 63,329 | 4% | |
Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 1,235 | 20,735 | 22,002 | 6% | |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | 1,287 | 14,287 | 15,605 | 9% | |
Mechanical Engineers Fuel Cell Engineers Automotive Engineers | $99,510 | 3,993 | 59,508 | 65,457 | 10% | |
Cost Estimators | $74,740 | 990 | 12,727 | 12,369 | -3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Mechanical Engineering majors.
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