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2024 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Maine

2 Colleges in Maine
150 ME Degrees Awarded
$62,383 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #21 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Maine to determine which ones were the best for mechanical engineering students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 150 degrees in mechanical engineering to qualified students.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Maine list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mechanical Engineering in Maine

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the me degree levels they offer.

Top Maine Schools in ME

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$59,660 Median Starting Salary
$30,933 Median Student Debt

It's difficult to beat University of Southern Maine if you want to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the me program state that they receive average early career earnings of $59,660.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Southern Maine

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 ME Degrees Awarded
36.5% Growth in Graduates

University of Maine is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a large student population.

Mechanical Engineering degree recipients from University of Maine get an earnings boost of around $2,723 above the average earnings of mechanical engineering graduates.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Maine

Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts3012,085
Connecticut241531
New Hampshire210125
Rhode Island200140
Vermont194132

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mechanical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

ME Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering150

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Civil Engineering74
Marine Engineering70
Electrical Engineering49
Chemical Engineering37
Biomedical Engineering33
Computer Engineering21
Surveying Engineering15
Systems Engineering11
General Engineering8
Engineering Physics5

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