2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Master'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.
The Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan
The colleges and universities below are the best for ME majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Michigan Technological University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Michigan. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Michigan. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lawrence Technological University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Oakland is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.
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University of Michigan - Dearborn ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.
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Western Michigan University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mechanical engineering programs. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.
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Wayne State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Flint, UM Flint is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
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Mechanical Engineering Related Rankings by Major
Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 9 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.