2027 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nevada

Mechanical Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools.

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• Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nevada

Best Schools for Mechanical Engineering in Nevada

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mechanical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mechanical Engineering

1

University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

114 Mechanical Engineering Degrees Awarded

$61,977 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nevada Reno is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mechanical engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Reno. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 114 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanical engineering program make about $61,977 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University Of Nevada Reno

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

124 Mechanical Engineering Degrees Awarded

$67,050 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong mechanical engineering program will find one at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #2. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 124 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Las Vegas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanical engineering degree from University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn around $67,050 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nevada Las Vegas graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full mechanical engineering program report for University Of Nevada Las Vegas

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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.