Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Arizona

Arizona has 6 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 789 recent graduates. Graduates earn $62,255 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

Schools in AZ

$62,255

AZ Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Arizona

Public Schools (4)

$63,827

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$55,964

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Arizona produce comparable or higher early earnings for Mechanical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Arizona, Ranked by Earnings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ · Private

$55,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,674

Graduates: 90

Acceptance: 75.2%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public

$66,342

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,177

Graduates: 213

Acceptance: 90.2%

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ · Public

$66,342

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,177

Graduates: 213

Acceptance: 64.1%

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public

$59,350

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $58,840

Graduates: 148

Acceptance: 91.0%

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

$63,275

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,774

Graduates: 125

Acceptance: 85.7%

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 60.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Arizona?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Arizona with median graduate earnings of $55,964 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Arizona?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Arizona earn an average of $62,255 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.

What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Arizona?

Grand Canyon University is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Arizona with an acceptance rate of 60.4%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 77.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Arizona?

In Arizona, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $55,964 vs $63,827 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Arizona

Computer Science $77,638 Construction Management $69,524 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,524 Engineering-Related Fields $68,270 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,414 Computer Engineering $63,139 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $63,005 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,059

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.