2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value programs for ME tech students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Macomb Community College the best value school in Michigan for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Macomb Community College are $6,090 per year.
Macomb Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ferris State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan list. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ferris are $13,188 per year. After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from Ferris carry an average student debtload of $24,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $229, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Central Michigan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering technology schools in Michigan. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Central Michigan are $13,094 a year. While working on their degree, ME tech majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.
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Out of the 7 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Wayne State undergraduate students pay an average of $15,199 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Michigan Technological University is a great value for mechanical engineering technology students. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan Tech are $18,215 per year. After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from Michigan Tech carry an average student debtload of $28,126.
Michigan Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan list.
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Eastern Michigan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value mechanical engineering technology programs. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Eastern Michigan are $15,500 a year. After completing their degree, ME tech graduates from Eastern Michigan carry an average student debtload of $29,545.
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Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for mechanical engineering technology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Baker College are $12,420 a year.
Request InformationBest Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 493 |
| Illinois | 142 |
| Indiana | 516 |
| Wisconsin | 29 |
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Majors Related to ME Tech
Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to ME Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,906 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,593 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,964 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 8,690 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,592 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.