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Mechanical Engineering programs in South Carolina

6 colleges in South Carolina offer Mechanical Engineering, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Clemson University, University of South Carolina-Columbia, and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Mechanical Engineering. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Clemson University

    Clemson, SC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $22,253
    Graduation rate
    87%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $71,513
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia

    Columbia, SC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $22,811
    Graduation rate
    79%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $62,177
  • Citadel Military College of South Carolina

    Charleston, SC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $20,723
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $72,085
  • Francis Marion University

    Florence, SC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $11,386
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,888
  • University of South Carolina Aiken

    Aiken, SC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $11,641
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,603
  • Anderson University

    Anderson, SC · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,544
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,101

Program 14.1901, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).