Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 20 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,137 recent graduates. Graduates earn $65,625 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

Schools in OH

$65,625

OH Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Ohio

Public Schools (10)

$65,766

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$68,194

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,428 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$73,052

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $70,440

Graduates: 157

Acceptance: 50.8%

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · Private

$69,854

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,335

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 28.7%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$62,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,216

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$62,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,216

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$62,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,216

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$62,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,216

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$62,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,216

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: 84.8%

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$62,775

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,216

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: N/A

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$71,854

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,231

Graduates: 173

Acceptance: 94.8%

#10

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$68,688

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,339

Graduates: 191

Acceptance: 61.7%

#11

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$66,821

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,544

Graduates: 194

Acceptance: 70.9%

#12

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$61,516

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,396

Graduates: 101

Acceptance: 82.1%

#13

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$68,890

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,530

Graduates: 162

Acceptance: 87.7%

#14

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH · Private

$62,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,392

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 62.8%

#15

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private

$70,680

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,379

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 73.4%

#16

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$57,920

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,104

Graduates: 82

Acceptance: 95.5%

#17

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$64,307

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,849

Graduates: 120

Acceptance: 95.2%

#18

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH · Public

$64,307

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,849

Graduates: 120

Acceptance: N/A

#19

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private

$69,338

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,159

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 80.1%

#20

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$66,222

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,894

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 80.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Ohio?

Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $73,052 within two years of graduation. There are 20 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Ohio?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Ohio earn an average of $65,625 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $64,585 for this major.

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

Case Western Reserve University is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 28.7%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 74.9%.

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

In Ohio, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $68,194 vs $65,766 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 5 private options in the state.

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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.