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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges
$63,257 Avg Salary
$27,592 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,019 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #15 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama

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

Top Alabama Schools in Mechanical Engineering

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for mechanical engineering students. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, ME majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $483.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for mechanical engineering students. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from UA carry an average student debtload of $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $439.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for mechanical engineering students. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UAH take out is $23,000.

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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from UAB carry an average student debtload of $28,836.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for mechanical engineering students. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from USA carry an average student debtload of $26,883. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee 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. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tuskegee.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from Tuskegee carry an average student debtload of $30,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $482.

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Alabama A & M University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama list. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Normal.

On average, ME graduates from AAMU take out $31,922 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,418
Virginia 947
North Carolina 918
Florida 2,254
Tennessee 603
Kentucky 391
South Carolina 715
Louisiana 453
Arkansas 280
Mississippi 309
West Virginia 217

Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

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 7 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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