Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 15 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $21,750 federal debt$105,8882University of Detroit MercyDetroit · Debt not reported$104,6833Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield · $27,000 federal debt$100,1454Kettering UniversityFlint · $28,000 federal debt$99,2925Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $24,000 federal debt$97,9466Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · $25,000 federal debt$97,4447University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn · $23,950 federal debt$94,9198Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $24,140 federal debt$94,8699Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $28,000 federal debt$90,56510Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie · $26,901 federal debt$90,216
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers
- State median wage
- $166,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $135,210–$188,610
- State employment
- 14,820
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
17-2011Aerospace Engineers
- State median wage
- $128,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $97,070–$147,330
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +8.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $127,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $95,170–$168,020
- State employment
- 2,120
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2141Mechanical Engineers
- State median wage
- $104,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $87,640–$132,160
- State employment
- 34,630
- Projected growth
- +11.2%
- Annual openings
- 17,800
13-1051Cost Estimators
- State median wage
- $77,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,060–$100,660
- State employment
- 6,960
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 17,600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $105,888 | $21,750 |
| 2 | University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | $104,683 | Not available |
| 3 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | $100,145 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Kettering University | Flint | $99,292 | $28,000 |
| 5 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $97,946 | $24,000 |
| 6 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $97,444 | $25,000 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn | $94,919 | $23,950 |
| 8 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $94,869 | $24,140 |
| 9 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $90,565 | $28,000 |
| 10 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie | $90,216 | $26,901 |
| 11 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | $89,554 | $31,000 |
| 12 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton | $88,860 | $27,000 |
| 13 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $87,477 | $31,000 |
| 14 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $85,196 | $27,000 |
| 15 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | $83,873 | $26,679 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Mechanical Engineering in Michigan
What do Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 15 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $94,869 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,901 among the 14 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.