by our College Data Analytics Team
[Me Mechanical Engineering](/majors/engineering/me-mechanical-engineering/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their me mechanical engineering graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find where me mechanical engineering graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose me mechanical engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 for me mechanical engineering graduate salaries in Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of about $94,291 a year early in their careers.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying me mechanical engineering schools. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of about $93,818 a year early in their careers.
Florida International University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying me mechanical engineering schools. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. After graduating, me mechanical engineering degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $94,520 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Florida Institute Of Technology one of the highest-paying schools for me mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of Florida Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $93,714 a year early in their careers.
University Of Miami came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying me mechanical engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $96,535 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #6 for me mechanical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, me mechanical engineering degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus typically earn about $91,161 annually.
University Of Central Florida earned the #7 position for me mechanical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of about $92,483 a year early in their careers.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #8 for me mechanical engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of about $89,022 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Florida placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for me mechanical engineering. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the me mechanical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,430.
Florida State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for me mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. Me Mechanical Engineering graduates of Florida State University earn a median of about $92,658 a year early in their careers.
Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus earned the #11 position for me mechanical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, me mechanical engineering degree recipients from Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus typically earn about $65,413 annually.
Florida Polytechnic University earned the #12 position for me mechanical engineering graduate earnings this year. Florida Polytechnic University is a public school located in the rural area of Lakeland. Students who complete the me mechanical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,595.
The University Of West Florida ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying me mechanical engineering schools. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. Early-career me mechanical engineering graduates from The University Of West Florida make a median of around $58,548 per year.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their me mechanical engineering graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 13 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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