by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Michigan Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Michigan Tech highly for mechanical engineering, coming in at #136 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 136 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 8 of 16 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 59 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 175 |
| Master’s | 99 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan Technological University conferred 175 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Michigan Tech is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,200 a year. This is higher than $80,904, the median for all majors at Michigan Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Michigan Tech, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,800, the typical median for all majors at Michigan Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,654 | $44,481 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Michigan Tech are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Michigan Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 99 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 8 |
