12 Best Mechanical Engineering Programs in the United States

There are 12 Mechanical Engineering programs in the United States, spread across 9 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Alaska - Fairbanks, Colorado School of Mines and University of Alabama at Birmingham come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #467 #104 in United States United States

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Alaska - Fairbanks — The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in the principles of mech...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #501 #120 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines is designed to equip students with a robust understanding of the fundamental principles of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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3Program

#175 in United States United States

Engineering Design

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Engineering Design degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an innovative program that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This cou...

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Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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4Bachelor's Degree

#175 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and prac...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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5Program

#175 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham prepares students with the core knowledge and hands-on skills needed for a successful career...

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Mechanical Engineering

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6Bachelor's Degree

#384 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Humboldt State University — The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses the fundamental pri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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7Bachelor's Degree

#388 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

San Jose State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on experie...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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8Bachelor's Degree

#413 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers an in-depth understanding of the principles of mechanical systems an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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9Bachelor's Degree

#436 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides a comprehensive education in the design, analysis, and manufacturing...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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10Bachelor's Degree

#436 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering Technology

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers a comprehensive focus on the principles and practices of me...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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11Bachelor's Degree

#486 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

University of the Pacific — The Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Pacific is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of mechanical systems, materi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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12Bachelor's Degree

#1,261 in United States United States

Mechanical Engineering

United States Air Force Academy — The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy provides students with a comprehensive foundation in engineering principles applica...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mechanical Engineering

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Mechanical Engineering in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467), Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Mechanical Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Mechanical Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Mechanical Engineering courses in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham, with 3, ahead of University of Arkansas - Little Rock (2).

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