2026 Best General Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont

General Mechanical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general mechanical engineering programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general mechanical engineering students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for General Mechanical Engineering in Vermont

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general mechanical engineering education in Vermont.

Top Schools in General Mechanical Engineering

1

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

92 General Mechanical Engineering Degrees Awarded

$61,626 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Vermont the best school in the country for a degree in general mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 92 general mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. General Mechanical Engineering graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $61,626 early in their careers. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the general mechanical engineering program at University Of Vermont

2

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

26 General Mechanical Engineering Degrees Awarded

$48,799 Median Starting Salary

Norwich University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general mechanical engineering schools. Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. About 60% of students finish within six years. Norwich University awarded about 26 general mechanical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Mechanical Engineering graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $48,799 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the general mechanical engineering program at Norwich University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.