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Mechanical Engineering at Northern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Northern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Northern Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Northern Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Northern Michigan University. Of 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Northern Michigan University

Students who complete Northern 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 Northern Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $56,415
3 years $58,726
4 years $68,476
5 years $77,061

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Northern Michigan University take home a median $68,476, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Mechanical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Northern Michigan University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Northern Michigan University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Northern Michigan University are 18% women (2) and 82% men (9).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Northern Michigan University

Of the 11 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Northern Michigan University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

Northern 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 Northern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at Northern Michigan University

Minority students account for 9% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University, lower than 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 Northern Michigan University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Northern Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Northern Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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