by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 267 |
| Master’s | 118 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 267 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,668 a year. This is above $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,612 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 69% of graduates fell into 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WSU granted 93 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
WSU conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
WSU granted 38 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
WSU granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
WSU awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
WSU conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in industrial engineering recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 118 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
