by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Michigan State is $441 per month.
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 |
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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from Michigan State in 2022, 83% were men and 17% 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, 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.
| 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 |
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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