by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wayne State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in me from Wayne State. This makes it the #53 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,457 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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Of the 69 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Wayne 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $95,823 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 96% were men and 4% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 84 |
| Industrial Engineering | 54 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 46 |
| Civil Engineering | 46 |
| Chemical Engineering | 28 |
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