2026 Best Me Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Me Mechanical Engineering master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 451 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Me Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best Me Mechanical Engineering master's degree schools in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates 96% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,396. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $11,334. Get the full Massachusetts Institute Of Technology report
Out of the 451 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Stanford University landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Stanford, CA. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,910. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. More on Stanford University
Out of the 451 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Duke University landed the #3 spot. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. Duke University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $10,000 in debt. More on Duke University
A rank of #4 makes Rice University one of the top choices in the United States. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $15,375. Read the full report on Rice University
You'll be in good company at Northwestern University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Students borrow a median of $15,334 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. See the full Northwestern University profile
University Of Pennsylvania placed #6 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,455 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Vanderbilt University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
Cornell University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. The median Me Mechanical Engineering program debt is $15,500. More on Cornell University
Johns Hopkins University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $10,750 in debt. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Carnegie Mellon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $22,777 in debt. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #11 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Santa Clara University placed #12 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,293. Santa Clara University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Read more about Santa Clara University
Villanova University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,995 in student loans. Read the full report on Villanova University
University Of California Berkeley landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. University Of California Berkeley Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $13,200 in debt. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #16 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $20,500. More on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The median Me Mechanical Engineering program debt is $18,750. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. University Of California Los Angeles Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $17,000 in debt. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
Purdue University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,937 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
Princeton University placed #21 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. Princeton University is a private not-for-profit school based in Princeton, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,688. Princeton University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $10,888 in debt. Read the full report on Princeton University
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #22 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. The median Me Mechanical Engineering program debt is $17,500. See the full University Of Southern California profile
Washington University In St Louis placed #23 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis, MO. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Get the full Washington University In St Louis report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $15,000. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Notre Dame did well this year, earning the #25 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. See the full University Of Notre Dame profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Me Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Michigan Technological University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Michigan Technological University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Michigan Technological University
Michigan State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Michigan State University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $24,000 in debt. Read more about Michigan State University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. The median Me Mechanical Engineering program debt is $24,250. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Tufts University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Tufts University Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $16,500 in debt. Get the full Tufts University report
Lawrence Technological University placed #30 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lawrence Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,760. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Lawrence Technological University
Lehigh University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bethlehem, PA. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,950 in student loans. See the full Lehigh University profile
Marquette University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,170. Graduates carry a median of $26,602 in student loans. Read the full report on Marquette University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #32 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Located in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Texas A And M University College Station Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. More on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of California San Diego did well this year, earning the #36 position. University Of California San Diego is a public school based in La Jolla, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. More on University Of California San Diego
Case Western Reserve University placed #37 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Cleveland, OH, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,608. Students borrow a median of $24,855 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. Get the full Case Western Reserve University report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
University Of Dayton ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Located in Dayton, OH, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,140. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. More on University Of Dayton
Loyola Marymount University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola Marymount University graduates 79% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,867. Graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Read more about Loyola Marymount University
Auburn University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Graduates carry a median of $24,514 in student loans. See the full Auburn University profile
Colorado School Of Mines did well this year, earning the #42 position. Colorado School Of Mines is a public school based in Golden, CO. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,914, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. See the full Colorado School Of Mines profile
Oakland University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Oakland University is a public school based in Rochester Hills, MI. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. Read the full report on Oakland University
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. University Of California Santa Barbara Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $15,908 in debt. More on University Of California Santa Barbara
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #45 among Me Mechanical Engineering schools in the United States. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. University Of St Thomas Minnesota Me Mechanical Engineering students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Clemson University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Me Mechanical Engineering schools. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. About 87% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $24,125. See the full Clemson University profile
Missouri University Of Science And Technology did well this year, earning the #47 position. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public school based in Rolla, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,984, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,786 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. More on Missouri University Of Science And Technology
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #48 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. The median Me Mechanical Engineering program debt is $27,000. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #49 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in College Park, MD. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical Me Mechanical Engineering student debt is $20,500. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
University Of Rochester landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Based in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,080. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their Me Mechanical Engineering program here. More on University Of Rochester
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- Best Me Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 451 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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