2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,078 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Washington to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for ME students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named University of Washington - Seattle Campus the best value school in Washington for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Seattle are $12,076 per year. On average, ME graduates from UW Seattle take out $16,279 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
UW Seattle not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Bothell Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value mechanical engineering schools in Washington. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Bothell are $11,950 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at UW Bothell accumulate an average of around $16,279 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW Bothell also did well on our Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Wazzu undergraduate students pay an average of $12,417 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, ME graduates from Wazzu take out $22,314 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $245.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. EWU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at EWU are $7,922 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at EWU accumulate an average of around $26,357 in student debt.
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Out of the 9 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Spokane.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gonzaga are $48,470 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Gonzaga is ranked #5 for overall quality for ME in Washington.
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Seattle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seattle U are $49,335 per year. The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Seattle U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,061.
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Seattle Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
SPU undergraduate students pay an average of $35,646 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Saint Martin’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lacey.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saint Martin’s are $40,690 a year. The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Saint Martin's take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,435.
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Walla Walla University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of College Place.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Walla Walla U are $30,531 per year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 5,137 |
| Oregon | 646 |
| Nevada | 270 |
| Hawaii | 90 |
| Alaska | 66 |
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Mechanical Engineering Related Majors for ME
One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 9 schools only.
- 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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