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#1 #1 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA With 5 schools, a college, 34 departments, and 44 undergraduate degrees, MIT has plenty to offer the university student. The schools include Engineering, Science, Sloan School of Management, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and Architecture and Urban Planning (which was the first of its kind in the U.S.)....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 137 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $60,975
#2 #2 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 321 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 321 SAT Score 1,330–1,470 Median Starting Salary $69,085
#3 #3 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 197 degrees to those studying Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 183 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $75,713
#4 #4 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 180 degrees annually to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 180 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#5 #5 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 1021 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 437 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#6 #6 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 274 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 274 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $67,260
#7 #7 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 250 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Mathematics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 162 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $69,073
#8 #8 Best College for Mechanical 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 228 SAT Score 1,250–1,470 Median Starting Salary $61,555
#9 #9 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 203 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 203 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $65,332
#10 #10 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Every year, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology grants around 120 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, General, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $70,481
#11 #11 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Clarkson University Potsdam, NY At Clarkson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General, and Chemical Engineering. In fact, Clarkson University awards 137 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 137 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $69,497
#12 #12 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Kettering University Flint, MI Each year, Kettering University awards about 152 degrees to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 152 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,829
#13 #13 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 166 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $75,939
#14 #14 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA The popular choices for majors at Caltech are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, General, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The school has six divisions, all with emphasis on science and engineering, which include 24 majors and 6 minors....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,540–1,590 Median Starting Salary $59,465
#15 #15 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Each year, Wentworth Institute of Technology grants around 128 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Construction Management, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $69,994
#16 #16 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 478 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $69,479
#17 #17 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 689 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 278 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $68,355
#18 #18 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 149 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 149 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,322
#19 #19 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 356 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $70,458
#20 #20 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 153 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Construction Management, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 153 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $70,136
#21 #21 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 327 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $66,577
#22 #22 Best College for Mechanical 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, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 173 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $67,552
#23 #23 Best College for Mechanical 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 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 107 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $68,471
#24 #24 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA All students at Olin College focus on the five available majors: Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with concentrations in a number of subjects....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#25 #25 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Merced Merced, CA At the University of California-Merced, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 150 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $64,674
#26 #26 Best College for Mechanical 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 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 239 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $66,055
#27 #27 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 229 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $67,534
#28 #28 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT At United States Coast Guard Academy, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $62,151
#29 #29 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 526 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Management Science, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 337 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $70,954
#30 #30 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 250 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $66,835
#31 #31 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 268 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,959
#32 #32 Best College for Mechanical 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 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 374 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $67,238
#33 #33 Best College for Mechanical 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 283 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $62,629
#34 #34 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee School of Engineering, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $65,534
#35 #35 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 275 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $64,875
#36 #36 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 183 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#37 #37 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1201 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 262 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $68,585
#38 #38 Best College for Mechanical 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, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 187 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $60,978
#39 #39 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 217 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $69,061
#40 #40 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 230 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $68,960
#41 #41 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 186 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $60,123
#42 #42 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 214 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $71,474
#43 #43 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 228 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $66,495
#44 #44 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 226 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $62,687
#45 #45 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management, and Labor and Industrial Relations. In fact, Cornell University grants 453 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $66,973
#46 #46 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 218 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $67,037
#47 #47 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 272 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $65,405
#48 #48 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 279 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $69,860
#49 #49 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 103 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $68,744
#50 #50 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Annually, Ohio Northern University grants about 87 degrees to those majoring in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $71,185
#51 #51 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 400 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 174 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $68,194
#52 #52 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 187 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $69,321
#53 #53 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 182 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#54 #54 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lafayette College Easton, PA Every year, Lafayette College awards around 87 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Political Science and Government, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,370–1,490 Median Starting Salary $72,950
#55 #55 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 615 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 156 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $66,449
#56 #56 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Citadel Military College of South Carolina, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Intelligence, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Citadel Military College of South Carolina awards 129 degrees per year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,100–1,290 Median Starting Salary $70,074
#57 #57 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 172 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $64,937
#58 #58 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 179 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $67,698
#59 #59 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Grove City College Grove City, PA Every year, Grove City College awards about 39 degrees to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $66,387
#60 #60 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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 211 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $66,300
#61 #61 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $72,045
#62 #62 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 287 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 171 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $67,517
#63 #63 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Every year, the University of Alabama in Huntsville awards about 176 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 127 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $63,350
#64 #64 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY At SUNY Maritime College, the most popular majors students study are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,130–1,300 Median Starting Salary $70,713
#65 #65 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 224 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $68,932
#66 #66 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 424 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $63,670
#67 #67 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 259 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $64,012
#68 #68 Best College for Mechanical 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 103 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,200–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,200
#69 #69 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 218 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,408
#70 #70 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 213 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $65,998
#71 #71 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 152 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 126 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $72,321
#72 #72 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $64,700
#73 #73 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 253 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $67,078
#74 #74 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 346 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 193 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $64,686
#75 #75 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 533 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 153 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $69,545
#76 #76 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 173 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,922
#77 #77 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 146 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $69,439
#78 #78 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 273 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 136 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $75,282
#79 #79 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 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 278 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,449
#80 #80 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 166 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $69,848
#81 #81 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 660 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 147 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $62,058
#82 #82 Best College for Mechanical 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 67 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $67,731
#83 #83 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,177
#84 #84 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Union College Schenectady, NY Every year, Union College awards around 62 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,320–1,480 Median Starting Salary $77,526
#85 #85 Best College for Mechanical 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $68,876
#86 #86 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 216 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $63,280
#87 #87 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL At Florida Polytechnic University, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Business Analytics. In fact, Florida Polytechnic University grants 111 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,269
#88 #88 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,753
#89 #89 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 150 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $66,934
#90 #90 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1284 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 234 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,918
#91 #91 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 177 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $63,263
#92 #92 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 179 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,289
#93 #93 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 167 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $69,254
#94 #94 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 78 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $67,746
#95 #95 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 463 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 240 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $66,264
#96 #96 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Princeton University Princeton, NJ Princeton University has 37 different concentrations for undergraduates. These include humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Currently, the most popular majors throughout the school are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Public Policy Analysis, General, Operations Research,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $59,984
#97 #97 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $68,604
#98 #98 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI At Lawrence Technological University, the most popular majors students pursue are Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $67,206
#99 #99 Best College for Mechanical 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 166 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $69,260
#100 #100 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,030–1,350 Median Starting Salary $65,257
#101 #101 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. United States Military Academy West Point, NY Each year, United States Military Academy grants around 73 degrees to students majoring in International Relations and Affairs, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Economics, General, Legal Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,230–1,440 Median Starting Salary $63,921
#102 #102 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 168 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $64,977
#103 #103 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $61,378
#104 #104 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 900–1,300 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#105 #105 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 143 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,161
#106 #106 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA At California State University Maritime Academy, the three most popular college majors students study are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Business Administration and Management, General, and International/Global Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $69,780
#107 #107 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $72,053
#108 #108 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Manhattan University Riverdale, NY At Manhattan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Manhattan University grants 100 degrees per year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Median Starting Salary $70,130
#109 #109 Best College for Mechanical 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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 156 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,538
#110 #110 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 140 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $71,185
#111 #111 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $64,650
#112 #112 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM Every year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology grants about 50 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $61,201
#113 #113 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $69,280
#114 #114 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 194 degrees to students majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 161 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $68,588
#115 #115 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $62,503
#116 #116 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $64,462
#117 #117 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 177 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $63,354
#118 #118 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 469 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,609
#119 #119 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $64,808
#120 #120 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $58,756
#121 #121 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks grants around 48 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Median Starting Salary $69,601
#122 #122 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $62,999
#123 #123 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 145 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Median Starting Salary $72,635
#124 #124 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 147 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $64,329
#125 #125 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $64,336
#126 #126 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 866 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 127 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $63,015
#127 #127 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Trine University Angola, IN Each year, Trine University grants about 45 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,104
#128 #128 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 449 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 107 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $66,150
#129 #129 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 224 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $73,356
#130 #130 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $66,742
#131 #131 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Montana Technological University Butte, MT At Montana Technological University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Civil Engineering, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $61,832
#132 #132 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Each year, California State University-Sacramento grants about 962 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 180 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $65,729
#133 #133 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 309 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 137 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,114
#134 #134 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A majority of majors at Navy are in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with the top five choices being Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Operations Research, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,210–1,440 Median Starting Salary $62,601
#135 #135 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $70,925
#136 #136 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Each year, Bucknell University awards around 90 degrees to those studying Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Accounting and Finance, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $72,826
#137 #137 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 151 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $68,103
#138 #138 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 516 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,536
#139 #139 Best College for Mechanical 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 354 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 156 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $65,009
#140 #140 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $63,056
#141 #141 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 110 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $64,743
#142 #142 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 327 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $65,323
#143 #143 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 129 degrees to those studying Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $65,399
#144 #144 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 157 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,022
#145 #145 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Alfred University Alfred, NY Annually, Alfred University grants about 61 degrees to those studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $68,931
#146 #146 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 83 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $70,926
#147 #147 Best College for Mechanical 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 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 159 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $65,985
#148 #148 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,080
#149 #149 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 254 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $74,948
#150 #150 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 834 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $63,636
#151 #151 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $59,446
#152 #152 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $61,365
#153 #153 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $60,869
#154 #154 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA At the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, the most popular majors students study are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Civil Engineering, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $73,137
#155 #155 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Annually, Dunwoody College of Technology awards about 18 degrees to students studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#156 #156 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $64,583
#157 #157 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 513 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 221 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $66,749
#158 #158 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Milligan University Milligan, TN Each year, Milligan University awards around 38 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $69,397
#159 #159 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $68,091
#160 #160 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 195 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $72,932
#161 #161 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $65,746
#162 #162 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK At the University of Tulsa, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, the University of Tulsa grants 52 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $64,928
#163 #163 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $73,375
#164 #164 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $66,773
#165 #165 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH Each year, Wright State University-Lake Campus awards around 46 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,303
#166 #166 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA Each year, the University of San Diego awards around 135 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $68,465
#167 #167 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 401 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $70,586
#168 #168 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR Annually, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico grants around 72 degrees to students majoring in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Other, and Industrial Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,364
#169 #169 Best College for Mechanical 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 177 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $64,930
#170 #170 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 115 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $66,542
#171 #171 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 161 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $72,910
#172 #172 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 393 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,436
#173 #173 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $66,990
#174 #174 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 201 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $72,189
#175 #175 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 661 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,500
#176 #176 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 81 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 48 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,523
#177 #177 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $72,584
#178 #178 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,727
#179 #179 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $66,216
#180 #180 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 109 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $68,604
#181 #181 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 110 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $65,773
#182 #182 Best College for Mechanical 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 473 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $64,896
#183 #183 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, Rowan University grants 512 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,213
#184 #184 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 414 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Median Starting Salary $62,721
#185 #185 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $67,422
#186 #186 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA At Wilkes University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,030–1,280 Median Starting Salary $69,069
#187 #187 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 693 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 182 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $63,549
#188 #188 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA At Santa Clara University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Mathematics and Computer Science. In fact, Santa Clara University grants 164 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,370–1,490 Median Starting Salary $71,591
#189 #189 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX At Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, Education, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 65 degrees every year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $64,420
#190 #190 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando Orlando, FL At Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,334
#191 #191 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $63,054
#192 #192 Best College for Mechanical 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 325 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $66,966
#193 #193 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 95 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $71,125
#194 #194 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $70,597
#195 #195 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $78,423
#196 #196 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Each year, Virginia Military Institute grants around 55 degrees to students studying International Relations and Affairs, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, History, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $72,494
#197 #197 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,044
#198 #198 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Each year, Oklahoma Christian University grants about 46 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $71,623
#199 #199 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 214 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $79,037
#200 #200 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 209 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,422
#201 #201 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN At the University of Evansville, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $69,655
#202 #202 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 305 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $66,010
#203 #203 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN Annually, Christian Brothers University awards about 52 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Median Starting Salary $65,497
#204 #204 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Dordt University Sioux Center, IA At Dordt University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work. In fact, Dordt University grants 26 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Median Starting Salary $73,212
#205 #205 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 114 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $65,936
#206 #206 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 103 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $67,709
#207 #207 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Every year, United States Air Force Academy awards around 160 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,460 Median Starting Salary $62,673
#208 #208 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Each year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette awards about 335 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,904
#209 #209 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $69,883
#210 #210 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $65,484
#211 #211 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $67,293
#212 #212 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2652 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,409
#213 #213 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $65,827
#214 #214 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 201 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $65,992
#215 #215 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2066 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 127 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,912
#216 #216 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ At The College of New Jersey, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Median Starting Salary $76,062
#217 #217 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $68,391
#218 #218 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $66,607
#219 #219 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,140–1,400 Median Starting Salary $70,350
#220 #220 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Portland Portland, OR At the University of Portland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $72,825
#221 #221 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $70,446
#222 #222 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $66,190
#223 #223 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 389 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $64,438
#224 #224 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR Annually, John Brown University grants around 34 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Family and Community Services....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,011
#225 #225 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $70,470
#226 #226 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 290 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animal Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $71,716
#227 #227 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 119 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $69,877
#228 #228 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 147 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $73,245
#229 #229 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 498 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 960–1,290 Median Starting Salary $65,426
#230 #230 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Walla Walla University College Place, WA Every year, Walla Walla University awards about 61 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $70,526
#231 #231 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL At Tuskegee University, the most popular majors students study are Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Animal Sciences, General, and Information Technology Project Management. In fact, Tuskegee University grants 22 degrees per year to graduating Occupational Therapy/Therapist students....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 940–1,120 Median Starting Salary $64,738
#232 #232 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 896 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 126 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $65,191
#233 #233 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA At Louisiana Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $65,748
#234 #234 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 219 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $71,857
#235 #235 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $73,085
#236 #236 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 158 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $65,292
#237 #237 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $76,238
#238 #238 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 94 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $77,907
#239 #239 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Annually, SUNY Polytechnic Institute awards around 57 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $65,642
#240 #240 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Norwich University Northfield, VT At Norwich University, the three most popular college majors students study are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Intelligence, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,635
#241 #241 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA At the University of Washington-Bothell Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,080–1,370 Median Starting Salary $65,594
#242 #242 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 940–1,100 Median Starting Salary $66,572
#243 #243 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 100 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $70,070
#244 #244 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND At the University of Jamestown, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $74,309
#245 #245 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,340 Median Starting Salary $69,593
#246 #246 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,822
#247 #247 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $71,709
#248 #248 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $68,330
#249 #249 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton awards around 33 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $70,343
#250 #250 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $65,187
#251 #251 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $66,865
#252 #252 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 226 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $66,753
#253 #253 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $70,371
#254 #254 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $67,039
#255 #255 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 132 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $71,317
#256 #256 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $61,356
#257 #257 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $70,018
#258 #258 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,974
#259 #259 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 354 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $66,608
#260 #260 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,827
#261 #261 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $70,411
#262 #262 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $65,502
#263 #263 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Merrimack College North Andover, MA Every year, Merrimack College awards around 93 degrees to students studying Human Development and Family Studies, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Median Starting Salary $77,309
#264 #264 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,954
#265 #265 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA At Saint Martin's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Saint Martin's University grants 61 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $66,363
#266 #266 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 208 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $66,269
#267 #267 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 51 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,009
#268 #268 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Each year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology grants about 23 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,611
#269 #269 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership. In fact, Union University awards 115 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,204
#270 #270 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Mount Union Alliance, OH At the University of Mount Union, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $72,581
#271 #271 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 215 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $73,305
#272 #272 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 186 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $65,542
#273 #273 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $67,124
#274 #274 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $64,764
#275 #275 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 252 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $70,098
#276 #276 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,629
#277 #277 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 326 degrees to students majoring in Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 119 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $66,475
#278 #278 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA At the University of the Pacific, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,180–1,470 Median Starting Salary $65,673
#279 #279 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. North Central College Naperville, IL At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, North Central College grants 67 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $73,494
#280 #280 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA At King's College, the most popular majors students pursue are Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $73,298
#281 #281 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 47 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $72,332
#282 #282 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 582 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $64,277
#283 #283 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $66,670
#284 #284 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At the University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $65,641
#285 #285 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 149 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $67,837
#286 #286 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA At Saint Ambrose University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Saint Ambrose University grants 77 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $72,120
#287 #287 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,618
#288 #288 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, the University of New Orleans grants about 85 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $63,817
#289 #289 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. North Park University Chicago, IL Each year, North Park University grants around 94 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $68,272
#290 #290 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Annually, Schreiner University grants about 31 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $69,724
#291 #291 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $64,555
#292 #292 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Every year, The University of Texas Permian Basin grants about 129 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $66,302
#293 #293 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO At Rockhurst University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Rockhurst University awards 135 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $73,076
#294 #294 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Benedictine College Atchison, KS At Benedictine College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theology/Theological Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General. In fact, Benedictine College grants 32 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $74,598
#295 #295 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $73,298
#296 #296 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 158 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $67,933
#297 #297 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,324
#298 #298 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $65,660
#299 #299 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $64,142
#300 #300 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $64,917
#301 #301 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $65,354
#302 #302 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 296 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $65,917
#303 #303 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $64,989
#304 #304 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awards about 470 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $67,703
#305 #305 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $63,878
#306 #306 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $70,073
#307 #307 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 390 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $64,926
#308 #308 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL At the University of South Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,160
#309 #309 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, IN Annually, Anderson University grants about 43 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $70,846
#310 #310 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,874
#311 #311 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,338
#312 #312 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR At Arkansas Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $66,590
#313 #313 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $66,739
#314 #314 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 275 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $64,139
#315 #315 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,385
#316 #316 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $69,793
#317 #317 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 169 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $66,632
#318 #318 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA At the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $66,604
#319 #319 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Health and Wellness, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $72,169
#320 #320 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 48 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,254
#321 #321 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $65,523
#322 #322 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $70,848
#323 #323 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Median Starting Salary $69,635
#324 #324 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $65,813
#325 #325 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $65,829
#326 #326 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Loras College Dubuque, IA Annually, Loras College grants around 31 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Median Starting Salary $74,699
#327 #327 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,212
#328 #328 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Annually, Saginaw Valley State University grants about 168 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Rehabilitation Science, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $69,198
#329 #329 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $71,719
#330 #330 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Annually, the University of the District of Columbia grants around 59 degrees to students studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,037
#331 #331 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 197 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,442
#332 #332 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $71,492
#333 #333 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $66,138
#334 #334 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Every year, Purdue University Fort Wayne awards around 170 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $68,171
#335 #335 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 137 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $67,671
#336 #336 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 114 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $69,607
#337 #337 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awards about 192 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $69,149
#338 #338 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Every year, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi awards around 218 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $66,897
#339 #339 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $69,213
#340 #340 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Each year, The University of Tennessee-Martin awards about 125 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,901
#341 #341 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $66,346
#342 #342 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 71 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $69,130
#343 #343 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 217 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $67,554
#344 #344 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $68,730
#345 #345 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 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 28 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,440
#346 #346 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Lamar University Beaumont, TX At Lamar University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Lamar University awards 280 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $66,255
#347 #347 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Annually, State University of New York at New Paltz awards about 172 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Sociology, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $67,179
#348 #348 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Each year, Western Illinois University grants around 195 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 850–1,130 Median Starting Salary $68,036
#349 #349 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Friends University Wichita, KS Annually, Friends University awards about 38 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,120 Median Starting Salary $68,405
#350 #350 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Each year, Alabama A & M University grants about 76 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 840–1,040 Median Starting Salary $65,859
#351 #351 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 154 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $67,559
#352 #352 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $66,975
#353 #353 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 92 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $62,373
#354 #354 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Each year, the University of Bridgeport grants about 133 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $67,266
#355 #355 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $65,387
#356 #356 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $66,840
#357 #357 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $67,708
#358 #358 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Each year, Angelo State University awards about 145 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $68,268
#359 #359 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $68,027
#360 #360 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $66,235
#361 #361 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC At the University of South Carolina Aiken, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $67,680
#362 #362 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA At Southern University and A & M College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 880–1,040 Median Starting Salary $64,916
#363 #363 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 108 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $67,606
#364 #364 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#365 #365 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC Every year, Francis Marion University grants about 82 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,150 Median Starting Salary $66,907
#366 #366 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY Every year, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art awards around 46 degrees to students studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,410–1,520 Median Starting Salary $60,632
#367 #367 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 58 degrees to those majoring in Criminalistics and Criminal Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $62,520
#368 #368 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#369 #369 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 184 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $68,576
#370 #370 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 233 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $67,815
#371 #371 Best College for Mechanical Engineering 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $65,092
#372 #372 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,810
#373 #373 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Each year, Texas A&M University-Texarkana grants about 59 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $65,117
#374 #374 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $65,507
#375 #375 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,665
#376 #376 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX At Prairie View A & M University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 870–1,040 Median Starting Salary $66,125
#377 #377 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Each year, McNeese State University grants around 148 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,975
#378 #378 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3721 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#379 #379 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 380 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, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $68,416
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About Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Of the 33,611 Mechanical Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 17% percent are awarded to women and the other 83% 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 3,691 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is $63,500.

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Mechanical Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Mechanical Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Mechanical Engineering can prepare you for is Mechanical Engineers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Mechanical Engineers
#2 Architectural and Engineering Managers
#3 Cost Estimators
#4 Aerospace Engineers
#5 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

33,611

Female Students

5,876 (17%)

Male Students

27,735 (82%)

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

5%

137

1,510–1,590

$60,975

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

60%

321

1,330–1,470

$69,085

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

60%

183

1,200–1,390

$75,713

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

48%

180

1,390–1,510

$72,259

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

14%

437

1,370–1,530

$64,130

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

84%

274

1,150–1,370

$67,260

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

63%

162

1,380–1,510

$69,073

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

65%

228

1,250–1,470

$61,555

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

73%

203

1,210–1,410

$65,332

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

77%

120

1,300–1,490

$70,481

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

77%

137

1,210–1,400

$69,497

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

79%

152

1,100–1,310

$68,829

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

66%

166

1,180–1,400

$75,939

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

3%

36

1,540–1,590

$59,465

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

91%

128

1,130–1,330

$69,994

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

50%

478

1,220–1,490