Best Schools for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $82,851 within four years of graduating, ranking #41 out of 283 tracked majors — 32% above the median across all fields. There are 71 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 3,115 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: California State University Maritime Academy graduates earn $126,209 while McPherson College graduates earn $52,781 — a $73,428 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$82,851

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#41

of 283 Majors

3,115

Graduates

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Public (58 schools)

$82,980

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (13 schools)

$82,398

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians by State

Also by state: Colorado, Kansas, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Washington, West Virginia

Top Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Schools by Graduate Earnings

California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA · Public

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$120,219

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

1yr: $78,046 (18)

Acceptance: 85.2%

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$98,267

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $61,516 (41)

1yr: $58,535 (44)

Acceptance: 99.1%

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

$97,257

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

1yr: $72,343 (16)

Acceptance: 82.0%

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public

$90,472

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $61,303 (31)

1yr: $66,701 (32)

Acceptance: 75.5%

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA · Private

Western New England University

Springfield, MA · Private

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI · Private

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public

$88,036

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$86,361

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing, NY · Private

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

$84,896

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

2yr: $63,005 (13)

Acceptance: 97.0%

#21

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

$84,871

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI · Public

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX · Private

$83,158

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public

$82,326

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $56,415 (27)

Acceptance: 70.0%

#29

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

$81,765

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 86.9%

#30

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, NH · Public

$81,765

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 87.3%

#31

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public

$80,902

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 89.1%

#33

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Public

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$77,044

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$76,693

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $52,107 (19)

Acceptance: 91.8%

#47

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV · Public

$75,569

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

2yr: $54,153 (31)

1yr: $46,294 (35)

Acceptance: 99.2%

Showing top 50 of 71 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $58,978 Mathematics and Statistics, Other $58,693 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians $58,001 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,820 Computer and Information Sciences, General $57,752 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $57,684

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians?

California State University Maritime Academy ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians with median graduate earnings of $126,209 within four years of graduating. There are 71 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians graduates earn an average of $82,851 within four years of graduating. This is 32% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $52,781 to $126,209 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians program?

The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians programs is 81.8%. The most selective program is at LeTourneau University with a 40.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians?

Private Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians programs average $82,398 in early earnings vs $82,980 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

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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