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Engineering in Michigan

Engineering Schools in Michigan

8,242 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,915
Master’s Degree 2,501
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 538
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 538
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 538
Associate Degree 150
Post-Master’s Certificate 106
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 106
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 181,050 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Michigan

Engineering grads earn an average of $90,420 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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

2,789 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. This public school has an average net price of $16,792. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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1,047 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,283. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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965 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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651 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,102.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
535 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,614. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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532 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State.

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392 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,030 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Kettering will pay a net price of $33,677. Most students complete their degree in 5.06 years.

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382 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $19,884.

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

An average student at Lawrence Tech will pay a net price of $33,416. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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180 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $16,196. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Engineering Careers in MI

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 16% $76,440
Electrical Engineers 14% $88,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Materials Engineers 5% $79,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,647
Engineering Technologies 2,201
Mathematics & Statistics 1,331
Physical Sciences 1,288
Natural Resources & Conservation 964
Agriculture 673
Architecture/Urban Planning 423
Science Technologies 127

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