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.
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2026 Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Engineering Mechanics majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Schools
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
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…
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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Majors Related to Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| General Engineering Mechanics | 190 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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