Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington

Washington has 8 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 910 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington earn $60,409 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $64,585. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in WA

$60,409

WA Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Washington

Public Schools (5)

$60,875

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$59,633

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$61,218

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,636

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public

$61,218

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,636

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 91.8%

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · Public

$61,218

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,636

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 83.0%

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

$59,045

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,737

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 76.0%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$64,951

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $64,194

Graduates: 308

Acceptance: 85.4%

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$61,859

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,977

Graduates: 101

Acceptance: 76.0%

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA · Private

$57,995

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,996

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 75.9%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$55,770

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,780

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 91.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Washington with median graduate earnings of $61,218 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Washington?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Washington earn an average of $60,409 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 77.8%.

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

In Washington, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $59,633 vs $60,875 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Computer Science $72,683 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995

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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.