Engineering at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in engineering earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State University Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
| 11 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $101,078 | $92,041 | #21 | — |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $99,838 | $107,140 | #7 | $71,769 |
| 13 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $99,671 | $87,473 | #36 | $62,968 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,058 one year after graduating and $102,301 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Michigan State University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for engineering ($89,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.