17 colleges · Michigan
Mechanical engineering colleges in Michigan
17 colleges in Michigan offer a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (13 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $78,337 a year after graduating, compared with $75,803 nationally.
All mechanical engineering programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | 277 | $83,737 | $105,888 | $18,490 |
| University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI | 12 | $82,055 | $104,683 | n/a |
| Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI | 53 | $82,301 | $100,145 | $28,500 |
| Kettering UniversityFlint, MI | 165 | $82,803 | $99,292 | $26,507 |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | 262 | $82,932 | $97,946 | $21,000 |
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | 107 | $82,153 | $97,444 | $20,833 |
| University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI | 99 | $76,685 | $94,919 | $23,125 |
| Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI | 72 | $77,971 | $94,869 | $22,238 |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | 59 | $78,337 | $90,565 | $27,000 |
| Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie, MI | 11 | n/a | $90,216 | n/a |
| University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI | 26 | $79,751 | $89,554 | $25,000 |
| Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI | 175 | $76,271 | $88,860 | $24,123 |
| Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI | 49 | $77,862 | $87,477 | $28,000 |
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | 40 | $71,984 | $85,196 | $28,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI | 34 | $76,915 | $83,873 | $20,750 |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | 34 | $75,708 | n/a | $26,000 |
| Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MI | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Michigan offer mechanical engineering?
17 colleges in Michigan awarded bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 13 of them public.
Where do mechanical engineering graduates earn the most in Michigan?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with median earnings of $105,888 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Mechanical engineering nationwide · All colleges in Michigan
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.