2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for ME 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.
Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best value school in Michigan for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at U-M are $17,193 a year. 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.
U-M not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.
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Out of the 15 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Saginaw Valley State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center.
Saginaw Valley State University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,130 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.
Michigan State undergraduate students pay an average of $15,966 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Michigan State is ranked #3 for overall quality for ME in Michigan.
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Out of the 15 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GVSU are $13,900 per year.
GVSU also claimed a spot on our Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 15 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.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland are $15,135 a year. 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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With a ranking of #6, Michigan Technological University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Michigan Tech are $18,215 a year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $271.
Michigan Tech also made our Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #2.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well on this year’s best value schools for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UM Dearborn are $13,816 a year. 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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Central Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a large student population.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in in-state tuition and fees each year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $274.
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Western Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering programs. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WMU are $13,434 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $29,620 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $192.
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Lake Superior State University 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 #10 on the list. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lake Superior State University are $13,200 per year. The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Lake Superior State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,037.
Request InformationBest Value Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools 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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Majors Related to ME
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 15 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.
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