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Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Flint

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Michigan-Flint. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Michigan-Flint sits in Flint, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Michigan-Flint.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Flint

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Flint. Among 6,529 students, 1,912 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,879 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Flint

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Flint’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#16 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#58 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#131 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#354 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Flint

Those who finish University of Michigan-Flint’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	$67,834
2 years	$70,776
3 years	$78,818
4 years	$80,404
5 years	$83,494

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Flint earn a median of $80,404, compared with $76,056 for all University of Michigan-Flint graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Flint comes in at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Flint, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Flint are 35% women (9) and 65% men (17).

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

Among the 26 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Flint, 35% were women (9) and 65% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 27% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Flint, below the national average of 34%.*

*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-Flint

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Flint breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	26

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Flint go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.