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Mechanical engineering colleges in Illinois
11 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $76,364 a year after graduating, compared with $75,803 nationally.
All mechanical engineering programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 78 | $92,622 | $98,277 | $13,263 |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 60 | $76,522 | $95,896 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 269 | $81,350 | $95,329 | $15,000 |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | 61 | $76,364 | $87,789 | $23,875 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 161 | $73,692 | $87,384 | $15,680 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 119 | $74,956 | $86,999 | $16,731 |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 25 | $72,347 | $86,238 | $24,000 |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | 51 | $71,555 | $81,428 | $21,792 |
| Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | 13 | $80,011 | n/a | n/a |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 20 | n/a | n/a | $21,500 |
| North Park UniversityChicago, IL | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer mechanical engineering?
11 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do mechanical engineering graduates earn the most in Illinois?
Northwestern University, with median earnings of $98,277 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Mechanical engineering nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.