Compare 5 Pre-Engineering. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $68,310.
With top graduates earning $81,700, Pre-Engineering stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Michigan's 5 ranked programs.
Michigan State University's Pre-Engineering program leads with graduates earning $81,700, while the state average sits at $68,310. Calvin University follows closely at $78,363, and Hope College rounds out the top three at $76,755—demonstrating that outcomes track program quality rather than institutional prestige.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $81,700 | 125 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $78,363 | 83 | $23,250 | Excellent | $33,900 | Manageable |
| #3 | Hope CollegePrivate | $76,755 | 57 | $26,800 | Excellent | $48,059 | Challenging |
| #4 | $59,760 | 5 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Andrews UniversityPrivate | $55,964 | 16 | $26,000 | Good | $27,219 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
