by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for engineering, placing at #280 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 280 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Michigan | 12 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 98 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 267 |
| Master’s | 118 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This engineering area of study at WSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 267 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,668 a year. This is above $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,612 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 118 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 3 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 2 |
