2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree 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.
The Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Alabama 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.
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2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
About 17% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 83% are male.
ME majors at UA take out an average of $25,683 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $439.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mechanical engineering schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.
About 16% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 84% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $23,161. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $483.
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Out of the 7 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the # 3 spot on the list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.
About 17% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 83% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at UAH accumulate an average of around $23,388 in student debt.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mechanical engineering schools in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 65 students majoring in ME at USA, 78% are male and 22% are female.
On average, ME graduates from USA take out $26,494 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alabama A & M University is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Normal.
Of the 41 students majoring in ME at AAMU, 71% are male and 29% are female.
Tuskegee University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tuskegee.
Of the 40 students majoring in ME at Tuskegee, 83% are male and 18% are female.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $482.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 21% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 79% are male.
On average, ME graduates from UAB take out $26,720 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
Majors Related to ME
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.
- 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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