by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 26 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,108 master's degrees in mechanical engineering to qualified students.
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The me master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality me program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for mechanical engineering students working on their master's degree.
The me school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in mechanical engineering has to look into Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mechanical engineering from Duke University
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Those mechanical engineering students who get their master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make $10,334 more than the average me grad.
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University of Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the me program report average early career income of $85,272.
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It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Soon after graduating, me master's recipients generally earn an average of $83,163 in their early careers.
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Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.
Master's recipients from the mechanical engineering major at Auburn University make $7,198 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mechanical engineering from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.
Master's recipients from the mechanical engineering program at North Carolina State University make $7,804 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson.
Master's students who receive their degree from the me program earn an average of $80,643 in their early career salary.
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UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a master’s in mechanical engineering from The University of Alabama
UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in mechanical engineering from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Explore the best mechanical engineering schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 329 |
| Georgia | 190 | 251 |
| Virginia | 182 | 59 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 157 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 43 |
| Alabama | 151 | 73 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 49 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 102 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 24 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 6 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 25 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mechanical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 1,108 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 1,432 |
| Civil Engineering | 840 |
| Computer Engineering | 763 |
| General Engineering | 712 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 688 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 582 |
| Industrial Engineering | 541 |
| Systems Engineering | 473 |
| Other Engineering | 356 |
| Chemical Engineering | 209 |
