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Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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$83,900 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Master'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.

The Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Connecticut to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut

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

Top Connecticut Schools for a Master's in Mechanical Engineering

#1

Rensselaer at Hartford

Hartford, CT

Our 2023 rankings named Rensselaer at Hartford the best school in Connecticut for mechanical engineering students working on their master’s degree. Rensselaer at Hartford is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Hartford.

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#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

The excellent master’s degree programs at Fairfield University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Connecticut helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Haven. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the large suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

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 # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges 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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