Best Schools for Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Mechanics graduates earn a median of $94,467 within four years of graduating, ranking #0 out of 283 tracked majors — 51% above the median across all fields. There are 3 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 112 recent graduates.

Earnings for Engineering Mechanics vary little between colleges — $89,617 to $101,509 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$94,467

Avg. 2yr Earnings

of 283 Majors

112

Graduates

Engineering Mechanics by State

Top Engineering Mechanics Schools by Graduate Earnings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$89,617

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $74,307 (15)

1yr: $67,403 (20)

Acceptance: 43.7%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Mathematics and Computer Science $84,401 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering $81,473 Petroleum Engineering $74,887 Operations Research $73,589 Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering $72,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Engineering Mechanics?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #1 for Engineering Mechanics with median graduate earnings of $101,509 within four years of graduating. There are 3 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Engineering Mechanics graduates earn?

Engineering Mechanics graduates earn an average of $94,467 within four years of graduating. This is 51% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $89,617 to $101,509 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Engineering Mechanics program?

The average acceptance rate across Engineering Mechanics programs is 48.0%. The most selective program is at University of Wisconsin-Madison with a 43.4% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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