Mechanical Engineering · Delaware
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Delaware
CampusPin lists 4 U.S. colleges in Delaware 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 Delaware that offer Mechanical Engineering
Delaware State University
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,314
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
5,517
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$4,965
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,012
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
269
University of Delaware
Newark, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$16,080
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
23,261
Mechanical Engineering programs in Delaware: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 4 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
4
Public / private
3 / 1
Universities / 2-year
4 / 0
Cities represented
3
In-state tuition range
$4,965–$16,080
Median in-state tuition
$12,117
Lowest published in-state tuition
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
$4,965
Most selective
Delaware State University
62% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Delaware
23,261 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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