Mechanical Engineering master's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$119,691Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · Debt not reported$130,141 2University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · Debt not reported$120,648 3University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn · Debt not reported$119,691 4Wayne State UniversityDetroit · Debt not reported$114,758 5Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton · Debt not reported$108,453

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

10th–90th percentile: $117,490–$218,050

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

10th–90th percentile: $76,130–$180,160

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

10th–90th percentile: $66,580–$225,890

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

10th–90th percentile: $76,310–$159,840

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

10th–90th percentile: $46,660–$125,520

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	Oakland University	Rochester Hills	$130,141	Not available
2	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	$120,648	Not available
3	University of Michigan-Dearborn	Dearborn	$119,691	Not available
4	Wayne State University	Detroit	$114,758	Not available
5	Michigan Technological University	Houghton	$108,453	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mechanical Engineering in Michigan

What do Mechanical Engineering master's degree graduates earn in Michigan?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $119,691 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Oakland University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.