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Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Michigan University

Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Eastern Michigan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Eastern Michigan University. Of 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Eastern Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Michigan University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #None of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #None of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #None of 130
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #None of 31
Best Value Michigan #None of 5
Best Value Nationwide #None of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Eastern Michigan University

Students who complete Eastern Michigan University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,313
2 years $69,338
3 years $74,479
4 years $80,179
5 years $92,393

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Eastern Michigan University report median earnings of $80,179, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.

Mechanical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Eastern Michigan University is $28,909.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Eastern Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Eastern Michigan University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (7).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Michigan University

Among the 7 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Eastern Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).

Eastern Michigan University gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at Eastern Michigan University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University, below the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Eastern Michigan University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Eastern Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology 7

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Eastern Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $134,632
Robotics Technicians $131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $108,923
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians $89,794
Mechanical Drafters $78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,761

References

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