Study Mechanical Engineering in the United States
35 programmes in mechanical engineering at 19 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 29,784 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 27,245 USD and 29,784 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mechanical Engineering programmes
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Mechanical Engineering in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 10 | 27,245 USD | 29,784 USD | 29,784 USD |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for mechanical engineering in the United States
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (5)
- University of Idaho (4)
- Coursera Project Network (4)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (3)
- University of Dayton (3)
- Villanova University (2)
- California Institute of Technology (2)
- University of Kentucky (1)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County (1)
- University of Minnesota (1)
Study Mechanical Engineering in the United States: common questions
- How many mechanical engineering programmes are there in the United States?
- 35 mechanical engineering programmes at 19 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a mechanical engineering degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in mechanical engineering in the United States is 29,784 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 27,245 USD and 29,784 USD per year.
- Can I study mechanical engineering in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the mechanical engineering programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (35 of 35).
- Are any of these mechanical engineering programmes available online?
- 11 of the 35 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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