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2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

9 Colleges
$64,776 Avg Salary
$23,989 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor'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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in Connecticut to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mechanical Engineering program at each school on the list.

Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Connecticut.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Connecticut the most popular school in Connecticut for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 202 students majoring in ME at UCONN, 81% are male and 19% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from UCONN carry an average student debt load of $21,663. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $491.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Central Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mechanical engineering schools in Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 11% of the ME majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at CCSU accumulate an average of around $25,657 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Central Connecticut State University Report

#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

Out of the 9 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hartford landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 43 students majoring in ME at UHart, 93% are male and 7% are female.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UHart take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,871.

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#4

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of New Haven helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mechanical engineering schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 19% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 81% are male.

Full Mechanical Engineering at University of New Haven Report

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fairfield University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 31 students majoring in ME at Fairfield U, 84% are male and 16% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at Fairfield U accumulate an average of around $23,474 in student debt.

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#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.

About 22% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 78% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from Quinnipiac carry an average student debt load of $22,387.

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United States Coast Guard Academy landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering programs. USCGA is a small public school located in the city of New London.

Of the 18 students majoring in ME at USCGA, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Mechanical Engineering at United States Coast Guard Academy Report

#8

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

About 36% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 64% are male.

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#9

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

With a ranking of #9, University of Bridgeport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 36% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 64% are male.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools 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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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