Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Pittsfield, MA (2026)

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

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsfield, MA metro area, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $197,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Pittsfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mechanical engineering programs near Pittsfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield. 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

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 37.7 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA 75.1 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $103,470
Avg net price $43,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA 99.4 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,874
Avg net price $17,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA 102.5 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
75.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $129,455
Avg net price $25,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Tufts University

Medford, MA 109.3 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 109.4 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,817
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 174

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA 109.7 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,584
Avg net price $37,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Boston University

Boston, MA 110.0 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,238
Avg net price $24,402/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 228

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Pittsfield

Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mechanical Engineers $108,570 Pittsfield, MA $114,164
Architectural and Engineering Managers $197,570 Pittsfield, MA $207,750
Industrial Engineers $103,750 Pittsfield, MA $109,096
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,390 MA statewide $65,605
Mechanical Drafters $75,490 MA statewide $79,380
Engineers, All Other $125,350 Pittsfield, MA $131,809
Aerospace Engineers $149,470 MA statewide $157,171
Cost Estimators $88,080 Pittsfield, MA $92,618

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.

Pittsfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,559 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,386 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Pittsfield, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Pittsfield. The closest is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY (28.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Connecticut State University (58.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles near Pittsfield are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($197,570), Aerospace Engineers ($149,470), Engineers, All Other ($125,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Troy instead of Pittsfield?

Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Pittsfield

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

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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