Best Colleges for Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are tasked with taking something from an idea to a product that is functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. To accomplish this monumental task, students must become well-versed in physics, engineering, and materials science, and attending an elite undergraduate institution will give you an edge in both knowledge acquisition and in the subsequent career-launching phase. The schools on our best colleges for mechanical engineering list all offer undergraduates access to laboratories stocked with the latest technologies, opportunities to participate in research, and array of real-world experiences that will prepare students for a competitive job market.
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California Institute of Technology
Case Western Reserve University
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan Technological University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, San Diego
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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