Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Utah

Utah has 3 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 448 recent graduates. Graduates earn $63,920 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

3
Schools in UT
$63,920
UT Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Utah

Public Schools (2)
$61,994
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$67,772
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $5,778 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Utah, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Utah logo

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public

$62,260
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,860
Graduates: 182
Acceptance: 87.2%
#2
Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$67,772
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,211
Graduates: 131
Acceptance: 69.2%
#3
Utah State University logo

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

$61,728
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $62,717
Graduates: 135
Acceptance: 93.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Utah?
University of Utah ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Utah with median graduate earnings of $62,260 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Utah?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Utah earn an average of $63,920 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 Utah?
Brigham Young University is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Utah with an acceptance rate of 69.2%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 83.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Utah?
In Utah, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $67,772 vs $61,994 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 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.