by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for mechanical engineering students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 344 doctor's degrees in mechanical engineering to qualified students.
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The me doctor'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:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor'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 doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Carnegie Mellon University is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University
Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in mechanical engineering. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Cornell University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in mechanical engineering has to check out Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Columbia University in the City of New York
UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from University of Maryland - College Park
RPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from George Washington University
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from University of Delaware
Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mechanical engineering from University at Buffalo
Explore the best mechanical engineering schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 83 |
| New York | 174 | 98 |
| Maryland | 119 | 47 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 33 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 10 |
| Delaware | 53 | 5 |
Mechanical Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 344 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 384 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 269 |
| Chemical Engineering | 241 |
| Civil Engineering | 195 |
| Materials Engineering | 109 |
| General Engineering | 61 |
| Industrial Engineering | 52 |
| Operations Research | 44 |
| Computer Engineering | 43 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 42 |
