Engineering at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 100 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #21 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #66 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 100 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #21 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #66 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Michigan State University
Graduates of Michigan State University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,860 |
| 2 years | $72,192 |
| 3 years | $78,653 |
| 4 years | $85,696 |
| 5 years | $96,914 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $85,696, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $25,152.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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