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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

15 Colleges
$64,776 Avg Salary
$23,989 Avg Student Debt

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

Mechanical Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 2,498 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 15 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for ME majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Kettering University

Flint, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Kettering University the best school in Michigan for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Flint, Kettering is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $313.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.

On average, ME graduates from U-M take out $18,590 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $434.

Full Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan Technological University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $271.

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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 15 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from Michigan State carry an average student debtload of $21,529. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $441.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.

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Lawrence Technological University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from Lawrence Tech carry an average student debtload of $27,498. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $385, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University Report

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Oakland is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at Oakland accumulate an average of around $27,418 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from UM Dearborn carry an average student debtload of $26,078. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $290.

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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering programs. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of University Center.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ME graduates from Saginaw Valley State University carry an average student debtload of $24,265.

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#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering programs. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $274.

Full Mechanical Engineering at Central Michigan University Report

Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 2,106
Illinois 1,183
Indiana 1,336
Wisconsin 855

Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.

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