Mechanical Engineering · Alaska
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 5 U.S. colleges in Alaska 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 Alaska that offer Mechanical Engineering
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Mechanical Engineering programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 5 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
5
Public / private
4 / 1
Universities / 2-year
5 / 0
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$10,930
Median in-state tuition
$7,566
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 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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