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#1 #1 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 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $62,959
#2 #2 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 159 degrees annually to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Est. Net Price * $43,665 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#3 #3 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $17,928 Median Starting Salary $67,260
#4 #4 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 352 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,220–1,410 Est. Net Price * $17,704 Median Starting Salary $65,323
#5 #5 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 3249 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 12 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,956 Median Starting Salary $65,409
#6 #6 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 47 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $9,133 Median Starting Salary $61,201
#7 #7 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 238 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $47,799 Median Starting Salary $75,713
#8 #8 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 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,036 Median Starting Salary $64,875
#9 #9 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $69,479
#10 #10 Best College for Mechanical Engineering in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $68,194
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	96	24%	42	1,310 - 1,480	$11,521	$62,959
Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	95	43%	16	1,380 - 1,500	$43,665	$72,259
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to...view more	85	88%	15	1,150 - 1,350	$17,928	$67,260
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 352...view more	81	74%	11	1,220 - 1,410	$17,704	$65,323
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to...view more	75	81%	12	990 - 1,240	$14,956	$65,409
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM Every year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology grants about 47...view more	56	54%	1	1,040 - 1,300	$9,133	$61,201
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 238 degrees to those...view more	53	58%	2	1,200 - 1,390	$47,799	$75,713
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to...view more	50	29%	1	1,250 - 1,490	$18,036	$64,875
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more	45	50%	3	1,220 - 1,470	$12,421	$69,479
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those...view more	41	54%	1	1,230 - 1,430	$22,324	$68,194

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 118 Mechanical Engineering degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 20% percent are awarded to women and the other 80% percent are men. Did you know that Florida has more students being awarded a degree in Mechanical Engineering than any other state in the US? In fact, Florida awarded 42 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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$165,370	13,600	201,500	209,700	4%
Aerospace Engineers	$130,720	3,800	63,800	67,700	6%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	4,100	45,500	49,700	9%
Mechanical Engineers Fuel Cell Engineers Automotive Engineers	$99,510	19,200	286,100	314,700	10%
Cost Estimators	$74,740	18,000	231,400	224,900	-3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

118

Female Students

24 (20%)

Male Students

94 (79%)

White (48, 41%)

U.S. Nonresident (35, 30%)

Hispanic or Latino (14, 12%)

Asian (9, 8%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (7, 6%)

Black or African American (3, 3%)

Two or more races (2, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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

24%

42

1,310–1,480

$11,521

$62,959

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

43%

16

1,380–1,500

$43,665

$72,259

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

88%

15

1,150–1,350

$17,928

$67,260

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

74%

11

1,220–1,410

$17,704

$65,323

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

81%

12

990–1,240

$14,956

$65,409

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

54%

1

1,040–1,300

$9,133

$61,201

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

58%

2

1,200–1,390

$47,799

$75,713

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

29%

1

1,250–1,490

$18,036

$64,875

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

50%

3

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$69,479

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

54%

1

1,230–1,430

$22,324

$68,194

About Mechanical Engineering

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Top Paying Careers

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