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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington

9 Colleges
$67,256 Avg Salary
$21,439 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,078 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington

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

Top Washington Schools in Mechanical Engineering

Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.

On average, ME graduates from UW Seattle take out $14,509 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 9 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, ME graduates from UW Bothell take out $14,509 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gonzaga University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Gonzaga take out is $26,994.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Wazzu take out is $20,592. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $245.

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#5

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

ME majors at Seattle U take out an average of $18,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Saint Martin’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lacey.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Saint Martin's take out is $28,000.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Saint Martin’s University Report

Seattle Pacific University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering programs. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Eastern Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering students. It came in at #8 on the list. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cheney.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from EWU carry an average student debtload of $26,970.

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#9

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA

Walla Walla University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington list. Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of College Place.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 5,137
Oregon 646
Nevada 270
Hawaii 90
Alaska 66

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 9 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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