Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 2 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 148 recent graduates. Graduates earn $63,815 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

2
Schools in RI
$63,815
RI Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Rhode Island

Public Schools (1)
$63,880
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$63,749
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Rhode Island, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Roger Williams University logo

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI · Private

$63,749
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,964
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 87.8%
#2
University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public

$63,880
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $64,907
Graduates: 110
Acceptance: 77.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Rhode Island?
Roger Williams University ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Rhode Island with median graduate earnings of $63,749 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Rhode Island?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Rhode Island earn an average of $63,815 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.
What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Rhode Island with an acceptance rate of 77.1%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 82.4%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $63,749 vs $63,880 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 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.