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Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.

Online Class Availability at Wayne State University

Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Wayne State University

Rankings can help you compare Wayne State University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#84 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Wayne State University

Graduates of Wayne State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,343

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Wayne State University are 20% women (3) and 80% men (12).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 15 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Wayne State University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State 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 Wayne State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Wayne State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	15

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.