by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,191 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,282 for all engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the engineering program at Michigan State is $448 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Engineering from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 308 |
| Electrical Engineering | 151 |
| Chemical Engineering | 112 |
| Civil Engineering | 90 |
| Computer Engineering | 62 |
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