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2025 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in Nevada
259 ME Degrees Awarded
$76,023 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nevada ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 259 degrees in mechanical engineering annually.

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Mechanical Engineering Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in ME
Master's Degrees in ME
Doctor's Degrees in ME

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nevada ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Nevada

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 Nevada Schools in ME

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 ME Degrees Awarded
$61,977 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Nevada - Reno if you wish to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the me program state that they receive average early career wages of $61,977.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Nevada - Reno

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
113 ME Degrees Awarded
8.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering needs to take a look at University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Located in the midsize city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who receive their degree from the me program earn about $67,050 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 5,136
Washington 300 1,078
Oregon 266 646
Hawaii 164 90
Alaska 119 66

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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 259

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Civil Engineering 173
Electrical Engineering 116
Computer Engineering 47
Chemical Engineering 33
Biomedical Engineering 20
Environmental Engineering 17
Other Engineering 15
Materials Engineering 14
Geoscience Engineering 10
Mining Engineering 7

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