2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama
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.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama
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Top Alabama Schools in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very 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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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 fairly 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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The excellent programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Alabama. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UAH take out is $23,000.
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The excellent programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, ME graduates from UAB carry an average student debtload of $28,836.
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The excellent programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school 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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Tuskegee University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanical engineering programs. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize 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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| 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 |
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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 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.