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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio

15 Colleges
$68,553 Avg Salary
$24,717 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering School for You

In 2020-2021, 2,106 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio

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

Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools

Our analysis found Ohio Northern University to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the town of Ada, ONU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, ME majors at ONU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $336.

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The excellent programs at Case Western Reserve University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Ohio. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

While working on their degree, ME majors at Case Western accumulate an average of around $25,994 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $363.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University Report

#3

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Dayton. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UDayton take out is $23,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $487.

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Out of the 15 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

ME majors at Ohio State take out an average of $21,654 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $287, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

The excellent programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Ohio. UC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

On average, ME graduates from UC take out $25,999 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $231, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from University of Toledo carry an average student debtload of $21,750. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Wright State University - Lake Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio ranking. Wright State University - Lake Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Celina.

While working on their degree, ME majors at Wright State University - Lake Campus accumulate an average of around $23,945 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Wright State University - Lake Campus Report

#8

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

With a ranking of #8, Cedarville University did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering students. Located in the town of Cedarville, Cedarville is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from Cedarville carry an average student debtload of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $191.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a fairly large student population.

ME majors at OHIO Athens take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $365, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

With a ranking of #10, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering students. Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

On average, ME graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $228.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,498
Illinois 1,183
Indiana 1,336
Wisconsin 855

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 15 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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