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Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Kansas

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

Wichita State University delivers mechanical engineering education for just $13,776 annually, making it the clear budget leader among Kansas programs. The $13,701 gap between Wichita State and the most expensive option reflects how public universities dominate affordability in a state where aerospace giants like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation create steady demand for mechanical engineers. All three public options keep costs under $18,000 while producing graduates who earn between $65,131 and $66,001.
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Programs
$13,776 – $27,477
Net Price Range
$65,639
Avg. Program Earnings
63.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Mechanical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,776 $9,322 51.4% 94.9%
2 $17,365 $11,700 68.8% 87.8%
3 $17,883 $10,942 70.5% 95.1%
4 $25,752 $32,748 61.5% 63.3%
5 $27,477 $34,800 65.1% 98.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Wichita State University the cheapest mechanical engineering option in Kansas?

Wichita State charges just $13,776 net annually, nearly $3,600 less than the next cheapest program at University of Kansas. The school's 94.85% acceptance rate and location in Kansas's largest city provide accessible education where major aerospace employers recruit directly from campus.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive programs?

Kansas State University achieves the highest graduation rate at 70.50% while charging only $17,883 annually. This outperforms more expensive private schools like Friends University, which costs $25,752 but graduates just 61.50% of students within six years.

Is the earnings difference significant between Kansas mechanical engineering programs?

Graduate earnings remain remarkably consistent, ranging only $870 between the highest earner (University of Kansas at $66,001) and lowest (Kansas State at $65,131). This tight range suggests Kansas employers value the degree over the specific school attended.

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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.