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Design Engineering Tech in Michigan

Design Engineering Tech Schools in Michigan

403 Design Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Design Engineering Tech major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors in Michigan

Design Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 166
Bachelor’s Degree 118
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 62
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a design engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of design engineering tech majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Design Engineering Tech Grads in Michigan

5,040 people in the state and 193,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to design engineering tech.

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Wages for Design Engineering Tech Jobs in Michigan

In this state, design engineering tech grads earn an average of $49,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $56,700.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer design engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,963 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,568. Graduates earn an average $27,754 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,642 Total Students

In their early career, Grand Rapids Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,411. This public school has an average net price of $8,940. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,762 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,113 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

#4

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,379 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. In their early career, Henry Ford College grads earn an average salary of $25,156. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
15,424 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 77% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
18,266 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,245 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,787. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,303 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,739 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,297 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,945 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,330 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

Design Engineering Tech Careers in MI

Some of the careers design engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 15% $48,090
Architectural and Civil Drafters 15% $49,310
Drafters 10% $45,910
Mechanical Drafters 10% $56,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to design engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Environmental Control Technology 607
Industrial Production Technology 431
Mechanical Engineering 302
Electronics Engineering 227
Engineering-Related Fields 197
Electromechanical Engineering 183
Construction Engineering 153
Other Engineering Technology 100

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