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2026 Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools

There are 29 colleges that offer a degree in Engineering Mechanics. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

Finding the Best Engineering Mechanics School for You

Today’s Engineering Mechanics students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the United States offering Engineering Mechanics programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Engineering Mechanics majors.

The most popular school in the United States for Engineering Mechanics students is Iowa State University. Iowa State University is a public school located in Ames, IA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,667. Full Engineering Mechanics at Iowa State University Report

University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public school located in Madison, WI. This school awarded 50 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,379. Read More…

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Located in Champaign, IL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 23 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,513. Read More…

The University of Texas at Austin landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. The University of Texas at Austin is a public school located in Austin, TX. This school awarded 10 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,060. Full Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin Report

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Located in Blacksburg, VA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 10 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,604. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit school located in Pittsburgh, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $88,268. Read More…

#7

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit school located in Brownwood, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $37,543. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Howard Payne University

#8

Lee College

Baytown, TX

Lee College landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Lee College is a public school located in Baytown, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,690. Full Engineering Mechanics at Lee College Report

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,556. Read More…

Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school located in Rolla, MO. This school awarded 3 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $75,542. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Missouri University of Science and Technology

#11

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Evanston, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $73,331. Read More…

#12

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Ithaca, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 2 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $70,710. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Cornell University

#13

Duke University

Durham, NC

Duke University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Duke University is a private nonprofit school located in Durham, NC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,497. Read More…

#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit school located in Baltimore, MD. This school awarded 2 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $89,069. Full Engineering Mechanics at Johns Hopkins University Report

#15

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Michigan State University is a public school located in East Lansing, MI. This school awarded 2 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,898. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Michigan State University

Michigan Technological University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Michigan Technological University is a public school located in Houghton, MI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,856. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University

#17

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Cleveland, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 1 degrees in Engineering Mechanics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,332. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Cleveland State University

#18

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Dayton, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Engineering Mechanics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,482. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at University of Dayton

California Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Pasadena, CA. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $102,669. Full Engineering Mechanics at California Institute of Technology Report

#20

Carroll College

Helena, MT

Carroll College comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Carroll College is a private nonprofit school located in Helena, MT. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,924. Full Engineering Mechanics at Carroll College Report

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Mechanics majors. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $75,228. Full Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#22

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Northwest Vista College is a public school located in San Antonio, TX. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $28,461. Full Engineering Mechanics at Northwest Vista College Report

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Troy, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $75,120. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

#24

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR

Rogue Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Grants Pass, OR, this is a public institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,814. Read full report on Engineering Mechanics at Rogue Community College

#25

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN

Southern Adventist University landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking. Located in Collegedale, TN, this is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,366. Read More…

#26

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
#28

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT
#29

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

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More Engineering Mechanics Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Engineering Mechanics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Engineering Mechanics 190
Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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