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. We've also included details on how Michigan Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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Michigan Tech was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me 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 #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan Technological University handed out 266 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 152 students received their master’s degree in me from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #3 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan Tech is $74,922. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan Tech, me students borrow a median amount of $39,084 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 Tech is $348 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan Tech paid an average of $1,601 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $750 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,429 | $42,771 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,774 | $12,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,392 | $2,392 |
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Of the 266 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from Michigan Tech in 2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 246 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Michigan Tech does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan Tech Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at Michigan Tech make a median salary of $86,854. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a master's degree in me from Michigan Tech. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Michigan Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 118 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| Chemical Engineering | 98 |
| Computer Engineering | 76 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 71 |
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