2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering School for You
Mechanical Engineering is the #14 most popular major in Massachusetts with 2,089 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts
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Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools
Our analysis found Olin College to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Needham, Olin College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
ME majors at MIT take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $535, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for mechanical engineering students. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.
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Out of the 13 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Tufts take out is $19,000.
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Out of the 13 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
While working on their degree, ME majors at Boston U accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $667, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at WPI take out is $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 $707.
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Northeastern University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering programs. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
ME majors at Northeastern take out an average of $25,718 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $460, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, WIT is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at WIT take out is $26,294. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $641, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.
While working on their degree, ME majors at UMass Amherst accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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Western New England University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanical engineering students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Western New England is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, ME majors at Western New England accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 538 |
| New Hampshire | 125 |
| Maine | 105 |
| Rhode Island | 140 |
| Vermont | 132 |
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Mechanical Engineering Related Rankings by Major
Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to ME
| 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 13 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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