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Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion stands out with the state's lowest net cost at $13,670 while delivering the highest graduate earnings at $66,342 among mechanical engineering programs. This creates an impressive return on investment in a state where Intel's massive Chandler facilities and Raytheon's defense operations drive strong demand for mechanical engineers. The $26,313 gap between ASU's affordable option and Embry-Riddle's $39,983 cost highlights how public universities dominate Arizona's mechanical engineering market, with three of five programs charging under $16,000 annually.
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Programs
$13,670 – $39,983
Net Price Range
$61,233
Avg. Program Earnings
60.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Mechanical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
5 $39,983 $42,204 69.8% 68.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Arizona State University the top value for mechanical engineering students?

ASU combines the state's lowest net cost of $13,670 with the highest graduate earnings at $66,342, creating strong financial returns. The program also maintains a solid 67.80% graduation rate while accepting nearly 90% of applicants.

How do graduation rates vary among Arizona's mechanical engineering programs?

Embry-Riddle Prescott leads with a 69.80% graduation rate despite its higher selectivity, while Grand Canyon University struggles at just 43%. The three public universities cluster between 56.90% and 67.80%, showing more consistent outcomes.

Is Northern Arizona University worth considering despite lower earnings?

NAU offers the second-lowest net cost at $14,922 and graduates earn $59,350 annually, still well above the national average. The $23,413 average debt load remains manageable given the strong job market in Arizona's expanding tech sector.

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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.