Best Engineering Programs in Michigan (2026)
Engineering programs in Michigan range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
Kettering University
Flint, MI
Net Price
$29,797/yr
Median Earnings
$96,136
Grad Rate
72%
Engineering Share
80.5%
#2
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Net Price
$13,446/yr
Median Earnings
$84,681
Grad Rate
69%
Engineering Share
55.8%
#3
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$14,362/yr
Median Earnings
$92,832
Grad Rate
93%
Engineering Share
13.9%
#4
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$13,469/yr
Median Earnings
$74,106
Grad Rate
70%
Engineering Share
45.1%
#5
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
Net Price
$33,466/yr
Median Earnings
$78,800
Grad Rate
60%
Engineering Share
38.7%
#6
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Net Price
$21,322/yr
Median Earnings
$74,168
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
8.1%
#7
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Net Price
$7,863/yr
Median Earnings
$66,897
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
22.4%
#8
Hope College
Holland, MI
Net Price
$26,392/yr
Median Earnings
$65,961
Grad Rate
79%
Engineering Share
6.7%
#9
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,122/yr
Median Earnings
$60,411
Grad Rate
75%
Engineering Share
9.5%
#10
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Net Price
$29,164/yr
Median Earnings
$59,582
Grad Rate
71%
Engineering Share
5.5%
#11
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$11,815/yr
Median Earnings
$63,565
Grad Rate
58%
Engineering Share
9.6%
#12
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Net Price
$16,495/yr
Median Earnings
$60,120
Grad Rate
66%
Engineering Share
3.2%
#13
Alma College
Alma, MI
Net Price
$24,918/yr
Median Earnings
$59,874
Grad Rate
65%
Engineering Share
1.3%
#14
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$11,212/yr
Median Earnings
$59,525
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
6.0%
#15
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$13,902/yr
Median Earnings
$57,828
Grad Rate
58%
Engineering Share
7.9%
#16
Albion College
Albion, MI
Net Price
$14,673/yr
Median Earnings
$64,083
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
0.3%
#17
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Net Price
$17,201/yr
Median Earnings
$59,879
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
2.4%
#18
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Net Price
$19,227/yr
Median Earnings
$56,715
Grad Rate
63%
Engineering Share
0.6%
#19
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Net Price
$9,782/yr
Median Earnings
$55,573
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
7.7%
#20
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$18,028/yr
Median Earnings
$52,119
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
0.5%
#21
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$18,630/yr
Median Earnings
$61,544
Grad Rate
49%
Engineering Share
1.9%
#22
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Net Price
$12,147/yr
Median Earnings
$55,838
Grad Rate
49%
Engineering Share
5.1%
#23
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$29,819/yr
Median Earnings
$61,992
Grad Rate
48%
Engineering Share
0.9%
#24
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Net Price
$8,402/yr
Median Earnings
$60,457
Grad Rate
46%
Engineering Share
0.8%
#25
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Net Price
$16,628/yr
Median Earnings
$55,390
Grad Rate
46%
Engineering Share
2.3%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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