Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Lake Superior State University · Sault Ste Marie, MI

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$77,229Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,216Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Lake Superior State University earn a median of $77,229 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$82,823$20,500
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$80,259$23,250
Kettering University
Flint
$79,307$28,000
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
$78,552—
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$78,213$21,500
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield
$77,321$27,000
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$76,823$26,679
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$75,777$26,012
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$74,974$31,000
Michigan Technological University
Houghton
$74,922$27,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$74,457$22,500
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$70,688$22,500
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$69,862$27,000
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$68,260$29,000
Baker College
Owosso
$68,060—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lake Superior State University make?

The median salary is $77,229 one year after graduation.

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