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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 2,498 students earned their ME degrees in MI.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Michigan

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,905
Master’s Degree 507
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Michigan

There are 62,580 people in the state and 804,820 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $91,100, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

462 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. 83% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

429 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,384. 91% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,106 a year.

308 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,030 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,472. Graduates earn an average $77,432 after graduation.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
222 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,449.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,812 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $33,391.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,533 a year. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 69% of the teachers are full time.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in MI

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 15% $87,790
Engineering Professors 15% $100,320
Aerospace Engineers 15% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Cost Estimators 8% $59,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Electrical Engineering 1,147
Computer Engineering 632
Industrial Engineering 579
Chemical Engineering 523
General Engineering 470
Civil Engineering 443
Biomedical Engineering 425
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