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2025 Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota

2 Colleges in Minnesota
66 Master's Degrees
$95,867 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a master's degree in mechanical engineering, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #29 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 66 master's degrees in mechanical engineering to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete 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.

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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 Minnesota.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Mechanical Engineering in Minnesota

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for mechanical engineering students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Minnesota Schools for a Master's in ME

1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in mechanical engineering. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Soon after graduating, me master's recipients usually earn about $90,193 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in mechanical engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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It is difficult to beat University of St Thomas Minnesota if you want to pursue a master's degree in mechanical engineering. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul.

Master's recipients from the mechanical engineering degree program at University of St Thomas Minnesota get $5,674 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a master’s in mechanical engineering from University of St Thomas Minnesota

Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 193 105
Iowa 154 8
Kansas 149 17
Nebraska 123 14
North Dakota 115 14
South Dakota 89 11

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Mechanical Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.

ME Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering 66

Majors Similar to ME

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 94
Biomedical Engineering 68
Civil Engineering 30
Industrial Engineering 28
Chemical Engineering 24
Computer Engineering 21
Other Engineering 21
Materials Engineering 20
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 17
Manufacturing Engineering 10

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