2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region
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With all of the options veterans 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 Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Mechanical Engineering is the 21st most popular major in the country with 46,178 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. 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 the Plains States region, there were 2,950 mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $67,644 and $25,449 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,609 mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,046 and $29,021 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in mechanical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great mechanical engineering programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the mechanical engineering program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s”.
Top 22 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region
Out of the 22 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution located in Rolla, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 233 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Missouri University of Science and Technology not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 306 of the 7,642 students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 185 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,588. On top of their other funding sources, 13 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Missouri University of Science and Technology]](/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 145 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
Mizzou also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4.Of the 31,089 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Columbia, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Missouri - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s. Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 104 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying me list, Iowa has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 132 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
KU also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #10.Among the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas, 70 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,917. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 200 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying me list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 752 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, 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 veteran student life at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities]](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #6, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 103 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
UND also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12.Of the 13,615 students enrolled at University of North Dakota, 796 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 395 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,112. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
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Iowa State University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking. Iowa State University is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 451 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
Iowa State also took the #6 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 31,822 students enrolled at Iowa State University, 814 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,933. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
Full Iowa State University Veteran Student Life Report
University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, this large public school handed out 132 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s ME students in 2020-2021.
UNL also took the #7 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 25,108 students enrolled at UNL, 690 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 344 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,374. On top of their other funding sources, 79 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNL does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
[Read full report on veteran student life at UNL]](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/student-life/veterans/)
North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 163 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
North Dakota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Among the 12,846 students enrolled at North Dakota State University - Main Campus, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Washington University in St Louis landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s ME degrees to 94 students in 2020-2021.
WUSTL also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1.Among the 15,449 students enrolled at Washington University in St Louis, 7 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,972. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Washington University in St Louis Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #11, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s ME degrees to 175 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying me list, K -State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 20,854 students enrolled at Kansas State University, 1,099 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 647 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,562. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Kansas State University Veteran Student Life Report
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #12. Rapid City, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s ME degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at SD Mines, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 2,475 students enrolled at SD Mines, 146 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,477. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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South Dakota State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 69 degrees to qualified bachelors’s ME students in 2020-2021.
South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 369 of the 11,405 students enrolled at South Dakota State University were GI Bill® students, of which 158 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,731. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Dakota State]](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
Saint Louis University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s ME degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.
SLU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Saint Louis University supports 12,229 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,162. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Saint Louis University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Saint Louis University]](/colleges/saint-louis-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)
University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 93 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
UST MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Among the 9,792 students enrolled at UST MN, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of St Thomas Minnesota Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #16, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s ME degrees to 113 students in 2020-2021.
UMN Duluth did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Of the 10,275 students enrolled at UMN Duluth, 249 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 88 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,883. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Veteran Student Life Report
University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 61 degrees to qualified bachelors’s ME students in 2020-2021.
UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Among the 16,147 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Kansas City, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
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Wichita State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #18. WSU is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 86 bachelors’s ME degrees to qualified students.
WSU also took the #17 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 14,999 students enrolled at Wichita State University, 577 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 385 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,488. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wichita State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Wichita State University]](/colleges/wichita-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
Dordt University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking. Dordt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree vets studying me list, Dordt has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 1,662 students enrolled at Dordt University, 13 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,218. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
Full Dordt University Veteran Student Life Report
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for ME for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. This fairly large school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 36 bachelors’s ME degrees in 2020-2021.
St. Cloud State University also took the #20 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 11,841 students enrolled at St. Cloud State University, 291 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 126 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,067. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Saint Cloud State University]](/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
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