Best Colleges for Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering graduates enter a field where precision meets production, earning an average of $67,653 annually upon graduation. With only 12 schools offering specialized programs in this discipline, students have a focused selection of quality options to consider.

When evaluating Manufacturing Engineering programs, prospective students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, industry partnerships that provide internship opportunities, and coursework covering automation, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles. Access to modern equipment and software used in today's manufacturing facilities is essential. Additionally, programs with strong connections to local manufacturing companies often provide better job placement rates and networking opportunities for graduates entering this technical field.

Schools Ranked

$67,653

Avg. Program Earnings

60.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 12 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	National University San Diego, California	$78,343	50.0%	private-nonprofit
2	Bradley University Peoria, Illinois	$69,897	72.1%	private-nonprofit
3	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, California	$69,338	66.7%	public
4	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	$69,338	70.6%	public
5	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	$69,338	51.2%	public
6	Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, Minnesota	$67,660	62.7%	private-nonprofit
7	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$67,660	63.7%	public
8	Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan	$66,941	47.9%	public
9	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$65,486	82.2%	private-nonprofit
10	Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minnesota	$65,387	46.9%	public
11	University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin	$65,131	52.5%	public
12	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$57,318	56.2%	public