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Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University

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

Lawrence Technological University sits in Southfield, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Lawrence Technological University.

Online & Distance Learning at Lawrence Technological University

Many students take online classes at Lawrence Technological University. Among 3,693 students, 279 (8%) studied exclusively online and 937 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Lawrence Technological University

Use these rankings to compare Lawrence Technological University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#10 of 16
Best Value	Michigan	#16 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 59
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#330 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#10 of 16
Best Value	Michigan	#16 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 59
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#330 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Lawrence Technological University

Graduates of Lawrence Technological University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$71,908
2 years	$76,170
3 years	$82,165
4 years	$89,324
5 years	$94,853

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lawrence Technological University take home a median $89,324, compared with $91,786 for all Lawrence Technological University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lawrence Technological University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Lawrence Technological University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Lawrence Technological University are 19% women (12) and 81% men (52).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Lawrence Technological University

Of the 53 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Lawrence Technological University, 19% were women (10) and 81% were men (43).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lawrence Technological University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 9% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lawrence Technological University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Lawrence Technological University

Among the 11 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Lawrence Technological University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Lawrence Technological University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	7

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Lawrence Technological University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Lawrence Technological University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	64

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Lawrence Technological University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.