by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 46,178 people earned their degree in mechanical engineering, making the major the 21st most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, mechanical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $69,007 and had an average of $23,944 in loans still to pay off.
Across Washington, there were 1,078 mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $67,256 and $21,439 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington” ranking, we looked at 28 colleges that offer a degree in mechanical engineering. To top this list, a school must have a successful mechanical engineering program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 319 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 28 schools in the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 259 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Out of the 28 schools in the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 80 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Washington University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington. EWU is a fairly large public school situated in Cheney, Washington. It awarded 77 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington. This medium-sized school is located in Bothell, Washington, and it awarded 63 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Saint Martin’s University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Saint Martin’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lacey, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Seattle University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 39 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University
Walla Walla University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #8. Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit institution located in College Place, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Walla Walla University
Olympic College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Olympic College is a public institution located in Bremerton, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Everett Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Everett Community College is a public institution located in Everett, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Everett Community College Mechanical Engineering Report
Tacoma Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Tacoma Community College is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
With a ranking of #12, Seattle Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. SPU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #12, Bellevue College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Bellevue, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
Whatcom Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
Full Whatcom Community College Mechanical Engineering Report
Clark College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Located in Vancouver, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified ’s ME students in 2020-2021.
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Spokane Falls Community College
Green River College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Green River College is a medium-sized public school situated in Auburn, Washington. It awarded 12 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at Green River College
With a ranking of #18, Edmonds Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Edmonds Community College is located in Lynnwood, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
Full Edmonds Community College Mechanical Engineering Report
Shoreline Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Shoreline Community College is located in Shoreline, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering at Shoreline Community College
Big Bend Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Big Bend Community College is a small public school situated in Moses Lake, Washington. It awarded 4 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Big Bend Community College Mechanical Engineering Report
With a ranking of #21, Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Located in Kirkland, Washington, this small public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s ME students in 2020-2021.
Lower Columbia College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #21. Lower Columbia College is a public institution located in Longview, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering at Lower Columbia College
Centralia College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Centralia College is located in Centralia, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s ME degrees to qualified students.
Walla Walla Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. This small school is located in Walla Walla, Washington, and it awarded 0 ’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Mechanical Engineering at Walla Walla Community College
Central Washington University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking. Ellensburg, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ME degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
Full Central Washington University Mechanical Engineering Report
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s ME students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
With a ranking of #24, South Seattle College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small public school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s ME students in 2020-2021.
Cascadia College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended ME Major in Washington list. Cascadia College is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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