Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois
Featured schools near , edit
Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Illinois
30,710 people in the state and 878,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME Tech.
Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Illinois
ME Tech grads earn an average of $58,893 in the state and $59,335 nationwide.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs in IL
There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer ME Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,646 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,110 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,494 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,570 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,151 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,985 a year in tuition.
Mechanical Engineering Careers in IL
Some of the careers ME Tech majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafters | 13% | $78,252 |
| Robotics Technicians | 12% | $131,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 11% | $77,835 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 10% | $50,761 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 7% | $40,917 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 3% | $57,631 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 2% | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | 2% | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | 1% | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | -1% | $108,923 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | -3% | $134,632 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME Tech.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 8,633 |
| Construction Engineering | 5,089 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,938 |
View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Hawaii
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Minnesota
Montana
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virgin Islands
West Virginia
View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
