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Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University

Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how MSU stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Earnings
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics

Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at MSU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MSU Mechanical Engineering Rankings

MSU is in the top 10% of the country for mechanical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan	2
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan	2
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan	2
College Major Top Ranked	2
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	8
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region	8
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan	8
College Major Top Ranked	8
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan	14
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan	14
College Major Best Value	14

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering at MSU

In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 262 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from MSU Make?

Salary of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $87,105 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.

How Much Student Debt Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from MSU Have?

Student Debt of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from MSU Cost?

MSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$14,750	$44,510
Fees	$340	$340

Read more about MSU tuition and fees.

MSU Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 86% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 69% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	14
White	181
Non-Resident Aliens	23
Other Races	19

MSU Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 75% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 61% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	17
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	1

MSU Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 96% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 4% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	13
Other Races	5

Mechanical Engineering Student Diversity at MSU

Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at Michigan State University.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Jeffness under License More about our data sources and methodologies.