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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in Massachusetts ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 11
Avg major earnings: $85,792
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in Massachusetts
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIT #2 national | $98,644 |
| 2 | Northeastern University #21 national | $91,235 |
| 3 | Boston University #34 national | $84,331 |
| 4 | Tufts University #53 national | $83,448 |
| 5 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute #105 national | $83,729 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst #124 national | $85,357 |
| 7 | Merrimack College #255 national | N/A |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell #284 national | $88,173 |
| 9 | Wentworth Institute of Technology #300 national | $86,680 |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth #884 national | $80,735 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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