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2026 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools
There are 332 colleges that offer a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering School for You
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Mechanical Engineering students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 332 schools in the United States to see which Mechanical Engineering programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
2026 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Mechanical Engineering majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Located in West Mifflin, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,884. Full Mechanical Engineering at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Report
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Purdue University-Main Campus is a public school located in West Lafayette, IN. This school awarded 255 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,124. Read More…
Tidewater Community College landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Norfolk, VA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $35,996. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Tidewater Community College
American Public University System landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Charles Town, WV, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $57,877. Read More…
ECPI University comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. ECPI University is a private for-profit school located in Virginia Beach, VA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,216. Read More…
CUNY New York City College of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public school located in Brooklyn, NY. This school awarded 133 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,888. Full Mechanical Engineering at CUNY New York City College of Technology Report
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Located in Big Rapids, MI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,361. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Ferris State University
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Located in Cincinnati, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 101 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,323. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Located in Tulsa, OK, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $32,908. Full Mechanical Engineering at Tulsa Technology Center Report
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Rochester Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Rochester, NY. This school awarded 89 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $64,393. Full Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology Report
Bishop State Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Bishop State Community College is a public school located in Mobile, AL. This school awarded 85 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,298. Read More…
Eastern Florida State College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Melbourne, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 85 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $37,099. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Florida State College
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public school located in Carbondale, IL. This school awarded 68 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,911. Full Mechanical Engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Report
University of Houston landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. University of Houston is a public school located in Houston, TX. This school awarded 66 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,424. Read More…
Farmingdale State College comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Farmingdale State College is a public school located in Farmingdale, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,972. Read More…
Kennesaw State University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Kennesaw, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,335. Read More…
New Jersey Institute of Technology landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public school located in Newark, NJ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,467. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology
H Councill Trenholm State Community College comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a public school located in Montgomery, AL. This school awarded 64 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,198. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at H Councill Trenholm State Community College
International Air and Hospitality Academy comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. International Air and Hospitality Academy is a private for-profit school located in Vancouver, WA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,387. Full Mechanical Engineering at International Air and Hospitality Academy Report
Columbus State Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Columbus State Community College is a public school located in Columbus, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Wake Technical Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Raleigh, NC, this is a public institution. This school awarded 61 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,942. Full Mechanical Engineering at Wake Technical Community College Report
Western New England University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Located in Springfield, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 60 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,402. Read More…
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools ranking. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a public school located in Kansas City, MO. This school awarded 56 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,252. Read More…
Weber State University comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Located in Ogden, UT, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people earned their degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,227. Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Weber State University
Stark State College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors. Stark State College is a public school located in North Canton, OH. This school awarded 54 degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,757. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Mechanical Engineering by Region
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More Mechanical Engineering Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 3,162 |
| Aeronautical Engineering Technology | 1,144 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 1,112 |
| Other Mechanical Engineering | 478 |
| Marine Engineering Technology/Technician | 68 |
| Motorsports Engineering Technology/Technician | 32 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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