Mechanical Engineering · Montana
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Montana
CampusPin lists 18 U.S. colleges in Montana 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 Montana that offer Mechanical Engineering
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$3,610
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
240
Carroll College
Helena, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$40,352
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,093
Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,485
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
226
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,748
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,169
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,250
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
426
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,904
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
828
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,975
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
641
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
339
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,648
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
353
Montana Bible College
Billings, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$13,600
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
45
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,083
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
16,560
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,706
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,037
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,269
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
826
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$33,252
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
987
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$4,311
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
580
Stone Child College
Box Elder, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$3,610
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
187
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,152
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,836
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,430
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,289
Mechanical Engineering programs in Montana: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 18 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
18
Public / private
14 / 4
Universities / 2-year
11 / 7
Cities represented
15
In-state tuition range
$2,250–$40,352
Median in-state tuition
$5,198
Lowest published in-state tuition
Fort Peck Community College
$2,250
Most selective
Carroll College
73% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Montana State University
16,560 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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