Mechanical Engineering · Maryland
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Maryland
CampusPin lists 34 U.S. colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland that offer Mechanical Engineering
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,743
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,178
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,570
Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
91
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,312
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,234
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$27,318
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
895
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,128
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,006
Cecil College
North East, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,370
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,369
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,275
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,422
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,380
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,195
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,772
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,116
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,220
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,580
Garrett College
McHenry, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
424
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$51,250
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,484
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,320
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,783
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,974
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,628
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,080
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,779
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$63,340
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
29,890
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,480
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
5,095
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,150
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
1,856
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
4,933
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,519
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,118
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,801
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$14,400
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
449
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,914
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,049
SANS Technology Institute
North Bethesda, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
1,723
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,638
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
6,805
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,708
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
3,506
Strayer University-Maryland
Suitland, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,445
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
9%
Enrollment
4,467
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,898
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,776
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,802
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
14,092
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,779
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
41,200
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$9,300
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
141
Mechanical Engineering programs in Maryland: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 34 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
34
Public / private
22 / 12
Universities / 2-year
19 / 15
Cities represented
23
In-state tuition range
$3,312–$63,340
Median in-state tuition
$9,099
Lowest published in-state tuition
Baltimore City Community College
$3,312
Most selective
Johns Hopkins University
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maryland, College Park
41,200 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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