Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Hinesville, GA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hinesville, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering mechanical engineering programs. Hinesville has a population of about 35,282. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $161,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Hinesville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mechanical engineering programs near Hinesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hinesville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hinesville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 42.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mercer University

Macon, GA 137.2 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 178.8 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 209.8 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 229.9 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia mechanical engineering page.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Hinesville

Hinesville is part of the Hinesville, GA metro area (BLS area code 25980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mechanical Engineers $100,620 GA statewide $107,157
Architectural and Engineering Managers $161,470 GA statewide $171,960
Industrial Engineers $47,730 Hinesville, GA $50,831
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,870 GA statewide $78,669
Mechanical Drafters $66,670 GA statewide $71,001
Engineers, All Other $112,260 GA statewide $119,553
Aerospace Engineers $140,460 GA statewide $149,585
Cost Estimators $76,800 GA statewide $81,789

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Hinesville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,282 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Hinesville, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Hinesville. The closest is Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (42.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Southern University (42.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mechanical engineering roles near Hinesville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles near Hinesville are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($161,470), Aerospace Engineers ($140,460), Engineers, All Other ($112,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Hinesville?

Pooler, GA is 28.8 miles from Hinesville and has its own set of local mechanical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hinesville an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Hinesville’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hinesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Hinesville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hinesville:

Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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