Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians bachelor's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$82,821Median year-4 earnings

$28,909Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1Wayne State UniversityDetroit · Debt not reported$97,257 2Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $30,000 federal debt$86,472 3Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton · $29,875 federal debt$83,394 4Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · $27,000 federal debt$82,821 5Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette · Debt not reported$82,326 6Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · $28,909 federal debt$79,829

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.

17-3013Mechanical Drafters

State median wage: $72,280
Middle 50% wage range: $57,720–$94,900
State employment: 2,030
Projected growth: -6.0%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,100–$112,170

17-3027Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $68,170
Middle 50% wage range: $54,080–$81,160
State employment: 4,930
Projected growth: +1.3%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $46,110–$98,980

17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

State median wage: $73,960
Middle 50% wage range: $51,920–$84,100
State employment: 1,130
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 5,400

10th–90th percentile: $45,390–$107,520

49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State median wage: $54,120
Middle 50% wage range: $43,680–$67,100
State employment: 22,280
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,110–$79,060

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $69,840
Middle 50% wage range: $46,160–$87,860
State employment: 70
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $42,700–$98,610

17-3024Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $62,460
Middle 50% wage range: $59,330–$76,850
State employment: 850
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $51,720–$80,420

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $47,900
Middle 50% wage range: $37,400–$58,900
State employment: 1,480
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $27,840–$64,020

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	Wayne State University	Detroit	$97,257	Not available
2	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$86,472	$30,000
3	Michigan Technological University	Houghton	$83,394	$29,875
4	Ferris State University	Big Rapids	$82,821	$27,000
5	Northern Michigan University	Marquette	$82,326	Not available
6	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti	$79,829	$28,909

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 Related Technologies/Technicians in Michigan

What do Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $82,821 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $28,909 among the 4 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. Wayne State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.