Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Jackson, MS (2026)

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

Jackson, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering mechanical engineering programs. Jackson has a population of about 149,827. Median household income is $43,238 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $137,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Jackson

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

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 12.6 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,774
Avg net price $4,060/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 106.7 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,772
Avg net price $4,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 114.0 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Mississippi

University, MS 146.9 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mechanical Engineers $81,300 Jackson, MS $91,348
Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,010 Jackson, MS $153,944
Industrial Engineers $95,800 Jackson, MS $107,640
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,570 MS statewide $79,292
Mechanical Drafters $60,460 MS statewide $67,933
Engineers, All Other $111,030 MS statewide $124,753
Aerospace Engineers $109,200 MS statewide $122,697
Cost Estimators $75,170 Jackson, MS $84,461

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 149,827 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,238 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Jackson, MS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Jackson. The closest is Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hinds Community College (12.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles near Jackson are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($137,010), Engineers, All Other ($111,030), Aerospace Engineers ($109,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Jackson?

Pearl, MS is 7.7 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Jackson’s median household income of $43,238 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Jackson

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

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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