Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Maine

Maine has 2 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 126 recent graduates. Graduates earn $62,252 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

2
Schools in ME
$62,252
ME Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Maine, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Southern Maine logo

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public

$61,728
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $59,660
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 79.3%
#2
University of Maine logo

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

$62,775
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $65,105
Graduates: 104
Acceptance: 95.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Maine?
University of Southern Maine ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Maine with median graduate earnings of $61,728 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Maine?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Maine earn an average of $62,252 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 Maine?
University of Southern Maine is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Maine with an acceptance rate of 79.3%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 87.5%.

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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.