Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Alabama

Alabama A&M University offers Mechanical Engineering at just $14,559 net cost, making it Alabama's most affordable option by nearly $600. The state's seven programs show a dramatic range, with costs spanning from this low point to $32,977 at Tuskegee University. Auburn University graduates earn the highest salaries at $68,778, reflecting strong connections to Alabama's aerospace industry where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Airbus create demand for skilled engineers.

Programs

$14,559 – $32,977

Net Price Range

$63,251

Avg. Program Earnings

59.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Mechanical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Alabama A & M University Normal, Alabama	$14,559	$10,024	28.7%	68.4%
2	University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama	$15,142	$9,676	52.6%	65.4%
3	University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama	$17,727	$8,832	62.4%	86.7%
4	University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama	$19,880	$11,770	61.9%	78.1%
5	The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama	$22,150	$11,900	73.7%	80.1%
6	Auburn University Auburn, Alabama	$23,897	$12,536	79.2%	43.7%
7	Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama	$32,977	$23,440	57.1%	29.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $18,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Tuskegee University, as a private institution, charges $32,977 compared to Alabama A&M's $14,559 public rate. However, Tuskegee graduates earn $67,101 annually, which is $15,000 more than Alabama A&M graduates at $52,107.

How do graduation rates vary among Alabama's most affordable Mechanical Engineering programs?

Auburn University leads with a 79.2% graduation rate despite being the sixth most expensive at $23,897. Alabama A&M, the cheapest option, has a 28.7% graduation rate, while UAB offers middle ground with 62.4% graduation rates at $17,727.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee higher earnings in Alabama?

Not necessarily. University of South Alabama costs just $15,142 but graduates earn $66,240, nearly matching Auburn's $68,778 despite Auburn costing $8,755 more annually.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.