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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 592 students earned their ME degrees in MI.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 8th most popular major out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Michigan

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 507
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 34.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.7%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 62,580 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Michigan

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $91,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $62,106 after graduation.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,193 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,812 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 82% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,058. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. A typical student attending UM Flint will pay a net price of $12,689.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in MI

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 15% $87,790
Engineering Professors 15% $100,320
Aerospace Engineers 15% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Cost Estimators 8% $59,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
330
Electrical Engineering 288
Industrial Engineering 281
Computer Engineering 216
Biomedical Engineering 179
Civil Engineering 155
Systems Engineering 150
Aeronautical Engineering 139

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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