2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree School for You

Mechanical Engineering Technology is the #85 most popular major in Michigan with 298 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the ME tech bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Michigan Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

#1

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

50 Bachelor's Degrees

$63,302 Average Earnings

Our analysis found Michigan Technological University to be the best school for mechanical engineering technology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#2

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

24 Bachelor's Degrees

$72,343 Average Earnings

$29,058 Average Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at Wayne State accumulate an average of around $29,058 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wayne State University Report

#3

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

77 Bachelor's Degrees

$64,480 Average Earnings

$25,983 Average Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ferris State University is a great place for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $25,983 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $229, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

28 Bachelor's Degrees

$64,535 Average Earnings

$31,053 Average Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $31,053 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.

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#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

15 Bachelor's Degrees

$62,313 Average Earnings

$28,369 Average Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Michigan University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME tech majors at Eastern Michigan accumulate an average of around $28,369 in student debt.

Full Mechanical Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University Report

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

• Read more about our ranking methodology.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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