Bachelor’s Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering
Education Levels of Manufacturing Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 481 people earned their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering. This earns it the #203 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in manufacturing engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 481 |
| Master’s Degree | 407 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Manufacturing Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering is $72,154. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,758 to a high of $76,095.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for manufacturing engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. About 79.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 384 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of manufacturing engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 293 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Manufacturing Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Oregon State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,154.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from BYU. About 6% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,154.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 14% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State Polytechnic University - Pomona manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
The 4th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from GVSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Grand Valley State University manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
The 5th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Southern University. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from GaSou. About 13% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at Georgia Southern University make a median salary of 72,154.
The 6th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Washington University. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from WWU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Western Washington University manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Ferris. Of these students, 14% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at Ferris State University make a median salary of 72,154.
Texas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Texas State. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Texas State University manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Northwestern. About 67% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northwestern University manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
The 10th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 38% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 12% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 72,154.
Dunwoody College of Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Dunwoody College of Technology. Data shows that Dunwoody College of Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,154.
Bradley University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Bradley. Of these students, 25% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bradley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,154.
University of Wisconsin - Stout comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from UW - Stout. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at University of Wisconsin - Stout make a median salary of 72,154.
The 15th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from SCAD. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,154.
The 16th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from North Dakota State University. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at North Dakota State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 72,154.
National University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from National University. About 11% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at National University make a median salary of 72,154.
Virginia State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Virginia State. Data shows that Virginia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,154.
The 19th most popular school in the country for manufacturing engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from CSUN. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 72,154.
Miami University - Oxford comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Miami University - Oxford. Miami University - Oxford manufacturing engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,154.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to manufacturing engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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