Below are the key facts about this program at UM-Dearborn. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UM-Dearborn as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, placing at #90 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 90 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 3 of 16 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 59 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at UM-Dearborn, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Dearborn handed out 99 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UM-Dearborn holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UM-Dearborn earn a median of $90,069 a year. This is above $78,254, the median for all majors at UM-Dearborn.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UM-Dearborn, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,950 in student loans. This is below $26,529, the typical median for all majors at UM-Dearborn.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,416 | $32,496 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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Among recent graduates, 79% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UM-Dearborn are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Dearborn awarded 9 certificate degrees in mechanical engineering.
UM-Dearborn is not currently ranked for mechanical engineering at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 89% of mechanical engineering certificate degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering certificate degree graduates at UM-Dearborn are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a certificate in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UM-Dearborn. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |