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Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Dearborn

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

University of Michigan-Dearborn is located in Dearborn, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Among 8,104 students, 1,314 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,952 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Rankings can help you compare University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 59
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$78,632
2 years	$83,694
3 years	$85,289
4 years	$90,069
5 years	$99,846

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn report median earnings of $90,069, compared with $78,254 for all University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn stands at $23,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn are 17% women (26) and 83% men (124).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Of the 99 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 21% were women (21) and 79% were men (78).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	70
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	4
Asian	6
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 23% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Among the 37 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 11% were women (4) and 89% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	11

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Among the 5 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 University of Michigan-Dearborn

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Dearborn includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	150

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Dearborn pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.