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Engineering at Central Michigan University

If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Central Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Central Michigan University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#17 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#22 of 26
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#52 of 100
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#73 of 100

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Central Michigan University

Those who finish Central Michigan University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,754
2 years	$74,252
3 years	$79,153
4 years	$85,874
5 years	$94,002

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $85,874, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from Central Michigan University is $28,500.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at Central Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.