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    Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $56,430.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $56,430 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers Plan A with coursework, research, and thesis, and Plan B with coursework only or coursework plus project. It covers mechanical engineering topics and is available both on-campus and online.

    Focus: both
    152 (QS World University Rankings) | 50 (US News & World Report)

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min The applicant must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 (Minimum subscores: Reading 19, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 22)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Score of 6.5 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $110,131.00
    Avg starting salary
    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $56,430 across 30 required credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.