Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Aberdeen, WA (2026)

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

Aberdeen, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 17,040. Median household income is $52,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $189,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Aberdeen

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

Centralia College

Centralia, WA 44.0 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
56.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,140
Avg net price $9,862/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 46.9 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA 63.1 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,168
Avg net price $8,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA 67.0 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $10,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA 68.8 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
60.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,169
Avg net price $7,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lower Columbia College

Longview, WA 71.0 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,691
Avg net price $7,630/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,626
Out‑of‑state$6,003
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  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 76.2 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA 78.8 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,486
Avg net price $6,004/yr
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  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Aberdeen

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Mechanical Engineers $110,430
Architectural and Engineering Managers $189,680
Industrial Engineers $129,050
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,410
Mechanical Drafters $76,820
Engineers, All Other $134,570
Aerospace Engineers $158,370
Cost Estimators $86,070

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.

Aberdeen at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,040 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,181 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Aberdeen, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Aberdeen. The closest is Centralia College in Centralia, WA (44.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Olympic College (68.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mechanical engineering roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles in Washington are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($189,680), Aerospace Engineers ($158,370), Engineers, All Other ($134,570). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Aberdeen?

Tumwater, WA is 41.8 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $52,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Aberdeen

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

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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