Mechanical Engineering · Alabama
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Alabama
CampusPin lists 32 U.S. colleges in Alabama that offer Mechanical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Mechanical Engineering applies physics, materials, and design to machines and mechanical systems, suiting students who want to build, analyze, and test physical hardware.
Schools in Alabama that offer Mechanical Engineering
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$10,024
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
6,495
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$11,248
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
3,870
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$12,536
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
31,873
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,280
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,100
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,040
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,044
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,714
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$5,808
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
18,429
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,040
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,476
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,032
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,619
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,413
Huntsville Bible College
Huntsville, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
121
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$12,426
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
8,324
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,040
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,443
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,928
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,720
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,123
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,137
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,071
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,924
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
365
Samford University
Birmingham, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$38,144
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
5,787
Selma University
Selma, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$4,800
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
47
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,888
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$23,270
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
976
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$11,900
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
38,510
Troy University
Troy, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$9,792
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
13,544
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$23,440
Acceptance
31%
Enrollment
2,813
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$8,832
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
20,896
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$11,770
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
8,542
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL · University · Private
Tuition
$26,120
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,302
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$11,990
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
8,076
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$9,676
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
13,394
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL · University · Public
Tuition
$10,990
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
6,187
Mechanical Engineering programs in Alabama: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 32 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
32
Public / private
25 / 7
Universities / 2-year
18 / 14
Cities represented
25
In-state tuition range
$4,032–$38,144
Median in-state tuition
$5,954
Lowest published in-state tuition
Gadsden State Community College
$4,032
Most selective
Tuskegee University
31% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
The University of Alabama
38,510 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Mechanical Engineering program
- Statics, dynamics, and the mechanics of materials
- Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
- Machine design and mechanical component analysis
- CAD modeling and finite-element / simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS)
- Manufacturing processes and materials science
- Control systems, instrumentation, and mechatronics
- Calculus through differential equations and engineering mathematics
- Senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored
Where a Mechanical Engineering degree can lead
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Manufacturing / Process Engineer
- HVAC / Energy Systems Engineer
- Robotics / Mechatronics Engineer
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by industry and region (BLS, 2024 mechanical engineers median $102,320)
A Mechanical Engineering (ME) major is a broad, ABET-accredited engineering discipline built on a heavy math and physics core, calculus through differential equations, plus statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and the mechanics of materials. Upper-division coursework adds machine design, control systems, manufacturing processes, and CAD/simulation, and most programs culminate in a senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored.
The standard credential is a Bachelor of Science, which is credit-heavy relative to a BA and typically includes substantial lab and design-studio time. Graduates who pursue licensure begin by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, then work toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license after supervised experience.
Mechanical engineers design and test products and systems across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics, HVAC, manufacturing, and consumer hardware, and many move into project management, R&D, or graduate study. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of mechanical engineers to grow about 9.1% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $102,320.
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