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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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

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

In 2020-2021, 1,019 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #15 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama

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

Top Alabama Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Auburn take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,161. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $483.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from UA carry an average student debtload of $25,683. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $439.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UAH take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,388.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UAB take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,720.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Alabama. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, ME graduates from USA take out $26,494 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Tuskegee.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $482.

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Alabama A & M University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering programs. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Normal.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,418
Virginia 947
North Carolina 918
Florida 2,254
Tennessee 603
Kentucky 391
South Carolina 715
Louisiana 453
Arkansas 280
Mississippi 309
West Virginia 217

Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

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 7 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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