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Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University

277 Bachelor's Degrees
10 Master's Degrees
19 Doctor's Degrees
The Mechanical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at Michigan State University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State ME Rankings

Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for me. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 321 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 20
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 25
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 30
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 34

Popularity of ME at Michigan State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 279 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in me from Michigan State. This makes it the #154 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do ME Graduates from Michigan State Make?

$80,259 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,259 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from Michigan State Have?

$51,633 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, me students borrow a median amount of $51,633 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Michigan State is $441 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in ME from Michigan State Cost?

$17,270 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$41,267 Average Student Debt

Michigan State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.

Michigan State Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 277 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 205
Non-Resident Aliens 18
Other Races 14

Does Michigan State Offer an Online BS in ME?

Online degrees for the Michigan State me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.

Michigan State Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from Michigan State in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.

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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, 61% 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 me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 0

Michigan State ME Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Michigan State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 162
Chemical Engineering 112
Civil Engineering 104
General Engineering 85
Agricultural Engineering 57

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