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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Mechanical Engineering

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

10 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–10 of 10 colleges in California

Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 7 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 7 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
View college details
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Mechanical Engineering in California?
10 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate programs in Mechanical Engineering in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Mechanical Engineering in California?
California Institute of Technology leads with median graduate earnings of $128,566 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate 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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