by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #140 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 140 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 9 of 16 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 59 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 72 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $94,043 a year. This is above $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $24,140 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 69% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 71% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
