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Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 314 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.

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.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Michigan State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 59
Best Value	Michigan	#14 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 365
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#38 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#215 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 59
Best Value	Michigan	#14 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 365
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#38 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#215 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$71,321
2 years	$75,936
3 years	$81,384
4 years	$87,105
5 years	$99,381

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $87,105, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Michigan State University are 14% women (44) and 86% men (270).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 262 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 14% were women (36) and 86% were men (226).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	181
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	6
Asian	19
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	23
Unknown	13

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 28 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 25% were women (7) and 75% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 4% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Of the 24 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 4% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 13%.*

*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 Michigan State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	314

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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.