by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Michigan Tech compares to other colleges that offer mechanical engineering.
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Michigan Tech is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #112 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan Technological University handed out 175 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,200 a year. This is higher than $80,904, the median for all majors at Michigan Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Michigan Tech, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,800, the typical median for all majors at Michigan Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,654 | $44,481 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
Read more about Michigan Tech tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 82% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Michigan Tech are White. About 89% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Michigan Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological 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 | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 82% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Michigan Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mechanical engineering majors at Michigan Technological University.