### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Manufacturing Engineering is a valuable choice and commonly a requisite first step for scholars wishing to enter a career as a senior manufacturing engineer, a manufacturing design engineer, or a supplier quality engineer. Interestingly, manufacturing engineering is a very rare degree coming in at the 279th most popular major. In the last year, there were 506 manufacturing engineering diplomas received. In-state tuition for manufacturing engineering at private institutions is, on average, 2.8 times more expensive than their public fellows.

 With just 35 colleges offering manufacturing engineering there could be limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other manufacturing engineering students, look at colleges in California which have the most students admitted to manufacturing engineering annually. Zooming out, the best region to major in manufacturing engineering is in the Great Lakes region with [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university), [Ferris State University](/colleges/ferris-state-university), and [University of Wisconsin-Stout](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to major in manufacturing engineering is the West Coast Conference with [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) representing the conference. From our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best college for manufacturing engineering is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university).

 The best school does not have to be the best school for you. There might be tons more perspectives to consider when deciding on school. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would impact your inclinations of where to go to school. At authority.org, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which manufacturing engineering school has the top campus, the answer is [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which college boasts the top campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can evaluate every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our pick for the college with the best student life for manufacturing engineering is [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo). Curious why? Continue reading to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our decisions might surprise you.

 If cost is a primary influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspis the most expensive college for manufacturing engineering, at least regarding out of state students. That being said, we have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the cost of [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could be interested to know that manufacturing engineering is the 370th most expensive major in the US, with an average cost of $17,600. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for manufacturing engineering on our list is Illinois with expenses at the primary two universities Bradley University and Northwestern University of $34,200 and $56,232 respectively. Even more broadly, the most costly region for manufacturing engineering is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for manufacturing engineering is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. On the bright side, the most affordable school for manufacturing engineering is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Authority.org's full list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay about $9,700 for a degree in manufacturing engineering. The cost increases intensely to a median of $20,800 for an out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the university with the best value for manufacturing engineering: [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). Here you will find our comprehensive list about the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this section is based on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for manufacturing engineering majors vary a lot, but two-years after completing the major students will typically earn around $76,200. There is much variation in pay; highest paid earners can experience pay up to $114,500. Even right out of college, the minimum earning positions within the manufacturing engineering field earn $49,900, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for manufacturing engineering have come from [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of manufacturing engineering sits below average, being in the 40th percentile of all programs. The college with the highest composite diversity for manufacturing engineering is [National University](/colleges/national-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Manufacturing Engineering major ranks only within the 73rd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 59th percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest proportion, 59%, of students studying manufacturing engineering. Additionally, 87% of undergraduates pursuing a manufacturing engineering major are men.

 The median ranking of manufacturing engineering professors is 4 stars, a ranking that is actually the median for all majors; which is a fine. If you want to find the most popular manufacturing engineering professor in the nation, look no further than Donald M. Davis from [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It may come as a shock, but the highest ranked professors for manufacturing engineering according to students are at [Millersville University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/millersville-university-of-pennsylvania). If we including data beyond basic rankings we find that the university with comprehensively the best professors for manufacturing engineering is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). One will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for manufacturing engineering is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a comprehensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, here at Authority we hope you believe that approaching the higher education world with a perspective primarily built on superlatives can create problems. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our more focused pages on different colleges and read some of our background pages on important things to look for as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Manufacturing engineering is the 279th most popular degree in America, with 506 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #280 [Veterinary Technology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-veterinary-technology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 35 colleges across the nation, and is the 318th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 3% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that approximately 66.7% of colleges offering manufacturing engineering are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most manufacturing engineering graduates, largely led by [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university), while it’s the West Coast Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California State Polytechnic University-Pomona](/colleges/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona) and [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more manufacturing engineering graduates than [Mesa Community College](/colleges/mesa-community-college), which graduated 66 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study manufacturing engineering). More students studied manufacturing engineering as a percentage of total students at [Dunwoody College of Technology](/colleges/dunwoody-college-of-technology) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Manufacturing engineering is the 370th most expensive major in the United States, with a median cost of $17,622 among the top 50 programs.

 The Mid East has the most expensive colleges with top manufacturing engineering programs led by [Robert Morris University](/colleges/robert-morris-university) with an annual cost of $29,930. The most expensive state for manufacturing engineering is Illinois led by [Bradley University](/colleges/bradley-university) and [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 64.79% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 24.22% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university), which is the 29th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it is its manufacturing engineering program is ranked #2. Another more affordable pick would be #22, [Central State University](/colleges/central-state-university) in Greene County, OH with a cost of $4,306 for in-state students and $6,306 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is a serious investment for most people. It's important to have confidence you get a nice return on that investment. It is our goal that the following career and income info help you in deciding your major at college.

 Fresh out of school, Manufacturing Engineering graduates draw $67,199 per annum on average, making them the 28th largest earning graduates. Later on in their vocations, they can earn up to $114,539 per annum down to $49,920, but average about $76,229. To put it in context, that is 97% above the national average.

 The most popular job for a Manufacturing Engineering graduate is Engineer, which typically make close to $59,000; next are Senior Engineer and Development Engineer, which predominantly make roughly $75,000 and $69,000 respectively.

 The Far West has the most well paid Manufacturing Engineering graduates. CA has the most well paid Manufacturing Engineering graduates of any state. California Collegiate Athletic Association has the best paid Manufacturing Engineering graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Manufacturing Engineering: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors again and again have a colossal influence your college experience, regardless of your major. A good instructor could provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Alternatively, an unpleasant professor can mess up your education or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Manufacturing Engineering have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, putting them in the top 61st percentile in the nation grounded in student satisfaction. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Professors of Manufacturing Engineering barely edged-out those from ["Pastoral Counseling"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-pastoral-counseling), whereas ["Digital Arts"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-digital-arts)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Manufacturing Engineering.

 Now for some statistics about Manufacturing Engineering professors. Colleges located in large suburbs tend to have the best Manufacturing Engineering professors. The California Collegiate Athletic Association has the highest rated Manufacturing Engineering professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Manufacturing Engineering professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Manufacturing Engineering professors than private colleges. Finally, Ohio has the highest rated Manufacturing Engineering professors in the US.

 Donald M. Davis, professor at [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo)&nbspin Provo, UT is the most popular Manufacturing Engineering professor in America. Hicham Wazni, professor at [Cuyahoga Community College District](/colleges/cuyahoga-community-college-district)&nbspin Cleveland, OH is the highest rated Manufacturing Engineering professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a particularly poignant period in one's life; it is an occasion for personal growth and evolution. Students continue to discover who they are and develop many of the underlying skills to be a halcyon adult. But growth isn't completely confined to a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Duchamp with a peer, the wild anecdote gained from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different way of viewing the world. As such, a diverse student population greatly improves what one gains from the time spent at college.

 Manufacturing Engineering is a slightly more racially diverse focus than average\*. 59% of the US' Manufacturing Engineering majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(17%), latino students (11%), and asian students (8%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge)&nbspin Northridge, CA.

 Second, Manufacturing Engineering is the the 10th most male dominated subject, with 87% of students identify as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge) in Northridge, CA.

 Another significant type of diversity is income diversity. Manufacturing Engineering is more socioeconomically diverse than 73% of programs. 29% of its majors come from homes who take home less than $30,000 a year, 16% are from households with $30,000 to $48,000 annual incomes, and 23% grew up in families with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [Georgia Southern University](/colleges/georgia-southern-university) is the most fiscally diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Manufacturing Engineering. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Big West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 8%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 59%
* Other: 17%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 87%
* Female: 13%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 29%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 23%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 85%
* Out of State: 13%
* International: 1%


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