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2024 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alaska

2 Colleges in Alaska
59 Bachelor's Degrees
$61,195 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mechanical Engineering is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Alaska to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of mechanical engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor'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 bachelor's degree.

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

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Mechanical Engineering in Alaska

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

Top Alaska Schools for a Bachelor's in ME

1
26 Annual Graduates
$62,735 Median Starting Salary
$18,250 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat University of Alaska Fairbanks if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the small suburb of Fairbanks, UAF is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

Soon after graduation, me bachelor's recipients usually make around $62,735 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from University of Alaska Fairbanks

2
33 Annual Graduates
$59,654 Median Starting Salary
$13,876 Median Student Debt

University of Alaska Anchorage is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the large city of Anchorage, UAA is a public university with a large student population.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the me program earn about $59,654 for their early career.

More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from University of Alaska Anchorage

Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 262 3,935
Washington 226 724
Oregon 185 560
Nevada 129 250
Hawaii 112 75

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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 59

Majors Similar to ME

Related Major Annual Graduates
Civil Engineering 43
Electrical Engineering 27
Computer Engineering 6
Geoscience Engineering 4
Mining Engineering 3
Petroleum Engineering 3
General Engineering 1

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