Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 12 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,433 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $69,033 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $64,585, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in MA

$69,033

MA Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Massachusetts

Public Schools (3)

$62,826

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (9)

$71,693

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $8,867 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private

$79,647

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $80,396

Graduates: 128

Acceptance: 4.7%

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$72,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $69,867

Graduates: 200

Acceptance: 5.7%

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

$66,821

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $70,008

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 10.1%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA · Private

$69,123

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,074

Graduates: 243

Acceptance: 58.5%

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA · Private

$66,287

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $71,722

Graduates: 135

Acceptance: 85.4%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$65,594

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,719

Graduates: 225

Acceptance: 57.8%

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$68,858

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $69,404

Graduates: 137

Acceptance: 10.8%

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$60,623

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,402

Graduates: 191

Acceptance: 85.2%

Western New England University

Springfield, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,389

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 83.3%

#10

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public

$62,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,468

Graduates: 86

Acceptance: 92.2%

#11

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,285

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 73.6%

#12

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA · Private

$78,343

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 21.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $79,647 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $69,033 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $64,585 for this major.

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

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 4.7%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 49.1%.

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

In Massachusetts, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $71,693 vs $62,826 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 9 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Science $83,997 Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172

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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.