Graduate Programs in Mechanical Engineering
Explore 400+ Mechanical Engineering graduate programs at 150+ universities across 11 countries.
Overview
Mechanical engineering applies physics and materials science to the design of machines and energy systems. Graduate study spans solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, dynamics and control, manufacturing and robotics, with extensive use of computer modeling and experimental work.
A master's opens advanced design and analysis roles, with thesis and coursework options. A PhD prepares you to lead research on new technologies in university, government and corporate laboratories.
Graduates work as design engineers, thermal and fluids engineers, robotics and controls engineers, manufacturing engineers and simulation specialists. Automotive and electric vehicle makers, aerospace and defense, energy and medical device companies are strong employers.
Most Mechanical Engineering programs charge between $18,000 and $67,000 a year in tuition. The top ten ranked programs charge between $15,000 and $74,000.
Top Ranked Master's Programs
The five universities that lead our Mechanical Engineering ranking among those offering this degree.
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Mechanical Engineering (SMME)Deadline Dec 15 · Tuition $66,720 · Duration 24 months
- Stanford UniversityMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Jan 26 +2 · Tuition $67,686 · Duration 24 months
- University of California, BerkeleyMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Jan 6 · Tuition $35,224 · Duration 12 months
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Mar 2 +1
- California Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Dec 15 · Tuition $68,574 · Duration 24 months
Top Ranked PhD Programs
The five universities that lead our Mechanical Engineering ranking among those offering this degree.
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDoctor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Dec 15 +1 · Tuition $64,310 · Duration 72 months
- Stanford UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Jan 26 +2 · Tuition $67,686 · Duration 60 months
- University of California, BerkeleyPhD in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Dec 3 · Tuition $33,960 · Duration 60 months
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Jan 14 +1 · Tuition $15,299
- California Institute of TechnologyDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringDeadline Dec 15 · Tuition $65,622 · Duration 72 months
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