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.
#1
Kettering University
Flint, MI
Net Price
$34,660/yr
Median Earnings
$94,823
Grad Rate
71%
Engineering Share
79.8%
#2
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Net Price
$14,182/yr
Median Earnings
$78,198
Grad Rate
68%
Engineering Share
55.6%
#3
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$13,138/yr
Median Earnings
$83,648
Grad Rate
93%
Engineering Share
13.8%
#4
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
Net Price
$32,918/yr
Median Earnings
$69,151
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
45.0%
#5
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$15,232/yr
Median Earnings
$71,030
Grad Rate
68%
Engineering Share
32.0%
#6
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Net Price
$19,680/yr
Median Earnings
$67,253
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
8.5%
#7
Hope College
Holland, MI
Net Price
$27,182/yr
Median Earnings
$58,427
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
8.3%
#8
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Net Price
$9,492/yr
Median Earnings
$59,649
Grad Rate
57%
Engineering Share
23.5%
#9
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$22,992/yr
Median Earnings
$58,375
Grad Rate
76%
Engineering Share
8.9%
#10
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Net Price
$12,547/yr
Median Earnings
$53,187
Grad Rate
69%
Engineering Share
5.5%
#11
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Net Price
$16,317/yr
Median Earnings
$56,118
Grad Rate
68%
Engineering Share
2.9%
#12
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$9,120/yr
Median Earnings
$58,612
Grad Rate
57%
Engineering Share
8.2%
#13
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$15,273/yr
Median Earnings
$53,562
Grad Rate
58%
Engineering Share
8.0%
#14
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$12,766/yr
Median Earnings
$53,493
Grad Rate
58%
Engineering Share
6.9%
#15
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Net Price
$17,597/yr
Median Earnings
$55,874
Grad Rate
60%
Engineering Share
2.7%
#16
Alma College
Alma, MI
Net Price
$20,694/yr
Median Earnings
$54,742
Grad Rate
63%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#17
Albion College
Albion, MI
Net Price
$14,301/yr
Median Earnings
$58,799
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
0.4%
#18
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Net Price
$19,353/yr
Median Earnings
$51,732
Grad Rate
61%
Engineering Share
2.1%
#19
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$20,301/yr
Median Earnings
$47,314
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
2.0%
#20
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Net Price
$12,822/yr
Median Earnings
$49,045
Grad Rate
54%
Engineering Share
6.0%
#21
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Net Price
$10,775/yr
Median Earnings
$51,955
Grad Rate
51%
Engineering Share
4.0%
#22
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$32,811/yr
Median Earnings
$56,075
Grad Rate
49%
Engineering Share
1.2%
#23
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Net Price
$8,624/yr
Median Earnings
$54,735
Grad Rate
47%
Engineering Share
1.2%
#24
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$17,124/yr
Median Earnings
$57,529
Grad Rate
45%
Engineering Share
1.0%
#25
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Net Price
$15,407/yr
Median Earnings
$51,793
Grad Rate
46%
Engineering Share
2.4%
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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