Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington DC

Washington DC has 3 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 68 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington DC earn $60,158 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $64,585. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: George Washington University graduates earn $64,990 while Howard University graduates earn $52,107 — a $12,883 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in DC

$60,158

DC Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington DC, Ranked by Earnings

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

$64,990

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,737

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 43.5%

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC · Private

$63,377

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,697

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 83.8%

Howard University

Washington, DC · Private

$52,107

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 34.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Washington DC?

George Washington University ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Washington DC with median graduate earnings of $64,990 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Washington DC?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Washington DC earn an average of $60,158 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.

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

Howard University is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Washington DC with an acceptance rate of 34.9%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 54.1%.

Other Popular Majors in Washington DC

Computer Science $78,573 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $75,528 Management Information Systems and Services $73,223 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $70,177 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $67,660 Information Science/Studies $65,355 Finance and Financial Management Services $65,347 Civil Engineering $64,088

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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.