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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Mechanical Engineering

399 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

399 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 25–48 of 399 colleges

Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $65
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering in USA?
399 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Mechanical Engineering in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Mechanical Engineering in USA?
Rice University leads with median graduate earnings of $89,718 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Mechanical Engineering programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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