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Mechanical Engineering Technology at Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,815/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$679K	$668K	$619K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.5x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.0x	8.9x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,216

Out-of-state: $75,200 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,940

-31% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,061

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Northern Michigan University's Mechanical Engineering Technology program produces graduates earning $54,815/yr — within striking distance of the $62,227 national average for this field.

With a 12.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #37 ranking among 59 Mechanical Engineering Technology programs places Northern Michigan University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 41% earnings increase from $54,815 to $77,061 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,425 in Marquette, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 63/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Northern Michigan University?

At 63/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mechanical Engineering Technology is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →