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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in Illinois ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 8
Avg major earnings: $81,904
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in Illinois
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University #50 national | $92,129 |
| 2 | UIUC #67 national | $87,705 |
| 3 | Illinois Institute of Technology #195 national | $81,421 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Chicago #248 national | $77,381 |
| 5 | Bradley University #249 national | $81,887 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois University #663 national | $78,194 |
| 7 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville #886 national | $75,517 |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale #1065 national | $80,996 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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