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Best Value Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Colleges in Michigan

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Ferris State University leads Michigan's mechanical engineering technology programs with graduates earning $69,535 annually while maintaining the state's lowest net price at $12,202. The $17,283 cost difference between Ferris and Siena Heights shows how public institutions deliver superior value in this field. Michigan's automotive giants like Ford and GM actively recruit these technicians for manufacturing operations, quality control, and equipment maintenance roles throughout the Great Lakes region.
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Programs
$12,202 – $17,485
Net Price Range
$65,791
Avg. Program Earnings
54.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,202 $69,535 $13,630 47.9% 87.9%
2 $16,041 $68,499 $14,190 61.8% 79.0%
3 $15,729 $65,170 $18,392 68.7% 93.7%
4 $17,084 $69,338 $15,510 45.5% 83.2%
5 $17,485 $56,415 $13,304 50.8% 70.6%
6 $17,185 $29,778 51.1% 65.0%
7 $14,773 $14,297 56.5% 75.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large earnings gap between Michigan programs?

Northern Michigan University graduates earn $56,415 compared to Ferris State's $69,535, a $13,120 difference. Geographic factors and industry connections play key roles, as schools near automotive manufacturing centers often produce higher-earning graduates.

How do graduation rates compare across Michigan's programs?

Michigan Technological University leads with a 68.7% graduation rate, while Eastern Michigan falls to 45.5%. The 23-point spread suggests significant differences in program support and student preparation despite similar career outcomes.

Is the Michigan Achievement Scholarship worth pursuing for these programs?

The $5,500 annual scholarship reduces already affordable in-state costs further. At Ferris State, this brings the effective cost below $8,000, making it one of the most accessible engineering technology programs in the Midwest.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.