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Mechanical Engineering in Illinois

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Illinois

30,710 people in the state and 878,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME Tech.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a ME Tech grad in the state is $58,893, compared to a typical salary of $59,335 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering ME Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

Triton College

River Grove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,646 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,110 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,494 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,570 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,822 a year.

#6

Oakton College

Des Plaines

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,151 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,985 a year in tuition.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers ME Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $108,923
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians $89,794
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $57,631
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $134,632
Mechanical Drafters $78,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,761
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,917
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Robotics Technicians $131,252

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196
Engineering-Related Fields 8,633
Construction Engineering 5,089
Quality Control Technology 3,938

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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