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Michigan State was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 822 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 834 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Michigan State. This makes it the #160 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 67 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
The engineering program at Michigan State awarded 822 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to 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 | 56 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 616 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 engineering majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% 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 master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Michigan State University.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 315 |
| Electrical Engineering | 162 |
| Chemical Engineering | 112 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| General Engineering | 85 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 57 |
| Computer Engineering | 56 |
| Other Engineering | 42 |
| Materials Engineering | 28 |
| Environmental Engineering | 7 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,472 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 558 |
| Engineering Technologies | 234 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 231 |
| Physical Sciences | 217 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.