Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI

CIP 14.36

$76,754Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,416Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Manufacturing Engineering at Grand Valley State University earn a median of $76,754 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,451 four years after graduating (middle half: $72,634–$102,217). Median debt is $24,250, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$68,715$16,052

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Manufacturing Engineering graduates from Grand Valley State University make?

The median salary is $76,754 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.