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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

5 Colleges
$64,776 Avg Salary
$23,989 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 538 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Connecticut college or university. This makes it the #21 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Connecticut to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut

Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Our analysis found Fairfield University to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

ME majors at Fairfield U take out an average of $23,474 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Connecticut. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UCONN take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,663. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $491.

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#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

Out of the 5 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hartford landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at UHart accumulate an average of around $28,871 in student debt.

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#4

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of New Haven helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Connecticut State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at CCSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,657.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 2,089
New Hampshire 125
Maine 105
Rhode Island 140
Vermont 132

One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.

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