# Michigan Technological University: Materials Engineering (bachelor's)

Houghton, MI. IPEDS 171128, CIP 14.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-technological-university/majors/materials-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,135
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,070 (U.S. median for this major: $91,799 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,492)
- Rank in MI: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (3 colleges, $95,761): -$3,691
- Versus the U.S. median: +$271

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,070 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,045 | $9,325 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,373 | $15,381 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,187 | $28,213 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,813 | $58,427 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,107 | $105,368 | 1.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Materials Engineering at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $98,879 | $17,750 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan State University | $95,761 | $27,925 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Michigan Technological University | $92,070 | $27,000 | $14,182 | 68% |

## Careers
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage not reported metro, $77,990 MI, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $166,930 MI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131): median wage not reported metro, $94,050 MI, $112,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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