Mechanical Engineering · Wyoming
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Wyoming
CampusPin lists 8 U.S. colleges in Wyoming 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 Wyoming that offer Mechanical Engineering
Casper College
Casper, WY · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,410
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,239
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,680
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
981
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WY · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,290
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
489
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,613
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,563
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan, WY · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,830
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,607
Northwest College
Powell, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,935
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
826
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$6,938
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
10,710
Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,250
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,289
Mechanical Engineering programs in Wyoming: 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
8 / 0
Universities / 2-year
5 / 3
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$4,250–$6,938
Median in-state tuition
$4,647
Lowest published in-state tuition
Western Wyoming Community College
$4,250
Most selective
University of Wyoming
97% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Wyoming
10,710 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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