| Rank | School | Location | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, Maryland | 99 |
| #2 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton, Michigan | 69 |
| #2 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, Mississippi | 69 |
| #2 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, North Dakota | 69 |
| #5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, South Carolina | 60 |
These programs were ranked with eight factors: student-to-faculy ratio, degrees-awarded-in-field ratio, graduation rate, retention rate, percentage of online students, concentrated influence, desirability, and exclusivity. The program's cost grade is determined by the average in-state tuition levels and its percentile distribution compared to other online engineering institutions. Learn more about our methodology
The Best Online Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering Ranking
#1
Johns Hopkins University
Whiting School of Engineering
Program Score 99
Relative Cost
#1 Best Online Engineering Graduate School
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| Degree | Credits Needed | Completion Time |
|---|---|---|
| PhD - Mechanical Engineering | Not Listed | Less than a year years |
| Key Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 27,079 (35% fully online) |
| Public or Private | Private |
| Number of Online Engineering Programs | 29 |
| Accreditation | Regional: Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition | $55,350 per year |
| Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition | $55,350 per year |
| Source: National Center for Educational Statistics | |
#2
University of North Dakota
College of Engineering and Mines
Program Score 69
Relative Cost
#7 Best Online Engineering CollegeA Most Affordable Online Engineering College #4 Best Value Online Engineering CollegeA Best Value Online Engineering Graduate School
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| Degree | Credits Needed | Completion Time |
|---|---|---|
| PhD - Mechanical Engineering | Less than a year | Less than a year years |
| Key Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 13,581 (25% fully online) |
| Public or Private | Public |
| Number of Online Engineering Programs | 31 |
| Accreditation | Regional: Higher Learning Commission |
| Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition | $9,736 per year |
| Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition | $15,895 per year |
| Source: National Center for Educational Statistics | |
#2
Michigan Technological University
College of Engineering
Program Score 69
Relative Cost
Adult Friendly
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| Degree | Credits Needed | Completion Time |
|---|---|---|
| PhD - Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics | Less than a year+ years | Less than a year years |
| Key Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 7,027 (4% fully online) |
| Public or Private | Public |
| Number of Online Engineering Programs | 14 |
| Accreditation | Regional: Higher Learning Commission |
| Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition | $15,960 per year |
| Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition | $35,196 per year |
| Source: National Center for Educational Statistics | |
#2
Mississippi State University
James Worth Bagley College of Engineering
Program Score 69
Relative Cost
#8 Best Value Online Engineering Graduate School
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Online Experience
Disability Friendly
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| Degree | Credits Needed | Completion Time |
|---|---|---|
| PhD - Mechanical Engineering | Less than a year+ years | Less than a year+ years |
| Key Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 22,226 (9% fully online) |
| Public or Private | Public |
| Number of Online Engineering Programs | 15 |
| Accreditation | Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges |
| Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition | $8,910 per year |
| Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition | $23,950 per year |
| Source: National Center for Educational Statistics | |
#5
University of South Carolina-Columbia
College of Engineering and Computing
Program Score 60
Relative Cost
Top Online Engineering College
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Online Experience
Disability Friendly
First-Generation Friendly
| Degree | Credits Needed | Completion Time |
|---|---|---|
| PhD - Mechanical Engineering | Less than a year+ years | Less than a year |
| Key Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 35,364 (6% fully online) |
| Public or Private | Public |
| Number of Online Engineering Programs | 16 |
| Accreditation | Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges |
| Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition | $12,688 per year |
| Average Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition | $33,928 per year |
| Source: National Center for Educational Statistics | |
Career Information
Mechanical Engineer Career Information
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a mechanical engineer career requires a bachelor's degree for entry into the field.
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Mean | $45 per hour |
| Tenth Percentile | $27 per hour |
| Twenty-Fifth Percentile | $34 per hour |
| Fiftieth Percentile (Median) | $43 per hour |
| Seventy-Fifth Percentile | $54 per hour |
| Ninetieth Percentile | $66 per hour |
| Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Mean | $93,540 |
| Tenth Percentile | $57,130 |
| Twenty-Fifth Percentile | $70,280 |
| Fiftieth Percentile (Median) | $88,430 |
| Seventy-Fifth Percentile | $111,980 |
| Ninetieth Percentile | $138,020 |
| Measurement | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2019 Employment | 316,300 people |
| 2029 Employment | 328,700 people |
| Employment Percent Change from 2019 to 2029 | 4% |