Mechanical Engineering · Vermont
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Vermont
CampusPin lists 8 U.S. colleges in Vermont 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 Vermont that offer Mechanical Engineering
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$65,280
Acceptance
10%
Enrollment
2,842
Norwich University
Northfield, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$49,600
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,122
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$50,040
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
1,349
Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$40,760
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
66
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$18,890
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
13,766
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
5,605
Vermont Law and Graduate School
South Royalton, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
52%
Enrollment
8,195
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$11,400
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,616
Mechanical Engineering programs in Vermont: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 8 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
8
Public / private
2 / 6
Universities / 2-year
8 / 0
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$11,400–$65,280
Median in-state tuition
$41,467
Lowest published in-state tuition
Vermont State University
$11,400
Most selective
Middlebury College
10% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Vermont
13,766 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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