Best engineering colleges in Michigan

Engineering bachelor graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $85,153 3 years after graduation. This places Michigan graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, engineering graduates earn 49% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our engineering rankings cover 18 of the 20 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 99% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Michigan | #27 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 1.11

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Cost $12,102

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $90,566

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Michigan | #32 in Engineering nationally

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Economic score 1.18

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Cost $12,614

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $88,270

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Michigan | #40 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 1.22

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Cost $16,792

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $92,422

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Michigan | #46 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 1.27

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Cost $10,658

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,404

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Michigan | #48 in Engineering nationally

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Economic score 1.28

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Cost $14,055

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $89,620

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Michigan | #72 in Engineering nationally

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Economic score 1.45

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Cost $14,630

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,899

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Michigan | #73 in Engineering nationally

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Economic score 1.46

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Cost $11,561

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,695

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Michigan | #117 in Engineering nationally

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 1.77

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Cost $12,812

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,423

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Michigan | #131 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 1.83

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Cost $16,283

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,492

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Michigan | #142 in Engineering nationally

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Economic score 1.89

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Cost $19,449

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,559

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Michigan | #200 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 2.33

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Cost $15,545

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,286

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Michigan | #207 in Engineering nationally

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

Economic score 2.37

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Cost $14,724

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,914

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Michigan | #214 in Engineering nationally

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Economic score 2.43

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Cost $19,884

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,574

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Michigan | #218 in Engineering nationally

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 2.49

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Cost $23,621

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,363

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Michigan | #232 in Engineering nationally

Hope College

Holland, Michigan

Economic score 2.60

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Cost $23,985

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,755

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Michigan | #307 in Engineering nationally

Kettering University

Flint, Michigan

Economic score 3.81

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Cost $33,677

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $87,938

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Michigan | #328 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 4.93

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Cost $33,416

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,197

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan

Economic score 1.70

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Cost $12,920

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,728

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 33%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.