by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for mechanical engineering students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 166 degrees in mechanical engineering annually.
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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 Rhode Island 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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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.
University of Rhode Island is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. URI is a large public university located in the large suburb of Kingston.
Students who graduate with their degree from the me program state that they receive average early career income of $70,841.
More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Rhode Island
Roger Williams University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mechanical engineering. RWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Bristol.
Students who graduate with their degree from the me program report average early career wages of $65,396.
More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from Roger Williams UniversityExplore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 2,085 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 531 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 125 |
| Maine | 202 | 105 |
| Vermont | 194 | 132 |
Mechanical Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 166 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 180 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 95 |
| Civil Engineering | 58 |
| Electrical Engineering | 54 |
| Ocean Engineering | 38 |
| Industrial Engineering | 37 |
| Chemical Engineering | 31 |
| Computer Engineering | 27 |
| Engineering Physics | 9 |
| Other Engineering | 7 |
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