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2027 Best Engineering Schools in Michigan

26 Colleges in the United States
8,436 Engineering Degrees Awarded
$68,080 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 26 schools to find the best for engineering students.

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Best Schools for Engineering in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall engineering education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Engineering

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No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for engineering. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 2,953 engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $101,812 in their early career. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,654 in student loans. Read more about the engineering program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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University Of Detroit Mercy is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 565 engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $78,552. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Read more about the engineering program at University Of Detroit Mercy

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

A rank of #3 makes Michigan State University one of the top schools for engineering. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 929 engineering degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Michigan State University earn around $76,970 in the first couple years of their career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,294 in student loans. See the full engineering program report for Michigan State University

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 77 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Calvin College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Calvin College earn around $68,852 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Read more about the engineering program at Calvin College

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Lawrence Technological University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Lawrence Technological University awarded about 262 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Lawrence Technological University generally make around $78,576. Lawrence Technological University graduates carry a median of $30,029 in student loans. Get the full engineering details for Lawrence Technological University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Dearborn awarded about 535 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from University Of Michigan Dearborn earn around $88,878 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,819. More information about a degree in engineering from University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College came in at #7 for engineering this year. Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Hope College awarded about 50 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Hope College generally make around $67,410. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full engineering program report for Hope College

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Michigan Technological University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,057 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Technological University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Michigan Technological University generally make around $76,665. Typical student debt for the program is $26,258. See the full engineering program report for Michigan Technological University

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Kettering University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Flint. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 266 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Kettering University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Kettering University generally make around $82,467. Typical student debt for the program is $29,762. Get the full engineering details for Kettering University

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University landed the #10 spot for engineering this year. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Andrews University graduates 72% of students within six years. Andrews University awarded about 17 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering program at Andrews University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #11 for engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Oakland University awarded about 403 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $89,592 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,140 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering from Oakland University

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Henry Ford Community College came in at #12 for engineering this year. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. About 54 engineering degrees were awarded at Henry Ford Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Henry Ford Community College generally make around $36,247. Students borrow a median of $11,813 to complete this degree. See the full engineering program report for Henry Ford Community College

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Grand Valley State University came in at #13 for engineering this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 165 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $80,282 early in their careers. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $27,870 in student loans. Read more about the engineering program at Grand Valley State University

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Washtenaw Community College landed the #14 spot for engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. About 32 engineering degrees were awarded at Washtenaw Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $45,332 in their early career. Washtenaw Community College graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Get the full engineering details for Washtenaw Community College

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Wayne State University earned the #15 position for engineering this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 388 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Wayne State University earn around $77,069 in the first couple years of their career. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $28,786 in student loans. See the full engineering program report for Wayne State University

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 55 engineering degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $47,887 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering from Eastern Michigan University

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. This small public university is located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. Lake Superior State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Lake Superior State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $77,229 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,901 to complete this degree. See the full engineering program report for Lake Superior State University

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College earned the #18 position for engineering this year. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. There were roughly 25 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn around $44,198 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,525. Get the full engineering details for Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College landed the #19 spot for engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. Oakland Community College awarded about 74 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $43,205 early in their careers. Oakland Community College graduates carry a median of $15,865 in student loans. Read more about the engineering program at Oakland Community College

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Western Michigan University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 300 engineering degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Western Michigan University earn around $70,726 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,340. Read more about the engineering program at Western Michigan University

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #21 spot for engineering this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. Ferris State University awarded about 20 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $70,191 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering program at Ferris State University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Set in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saginaw Valley State University awarded about 60 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Saginaw Valley State University earn around $78,644 in the first couple years of their career. Saginaw Valley State University graduates carry a median of $26,679 in student loans. Get the full engineering details for Saginaw Valley State University

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Jackson Community College landed the #23 spot for engineering this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Jackson. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Jackson Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $41,322 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,960. Read more about the engineering program at Jackson Community College

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Bay De Noc Community College came in at #24 for engineering this year. Located in the town of Escanaba, Bay De Noc Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 11 engineering degrees were awarded at Bay De Noc Community College in the most recent year. Engineering graduates of Bay De Noc Community College earn a median of $39,075 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,625. Read more about the engineering program at Bay De Noc Community College

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 63 engineering degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $71,297. Students borrow a median of $29,824 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering program at Central Michigan University

Rest of the Top 26 Engineering Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong engineering education:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 26 schools evaluated.

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