Best Engineering Management Schools Near Muskegon, MI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Muskegon, Michigan has 4 accredited schools offering engineering management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,844 to $30,681 per year for indexed programs. Muskegon has a population of about 37,203. Median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, the top-earning engineering management-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $154,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Management Schools to Muskegon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering management programs near Muskegon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Muskegon city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Muskegon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 73.0 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 78.4 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kettering University

Flint, MI 129.1 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,823
Avg net price $34,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 149.5 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 158.4 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 160.9 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Walsh College

Troy, MI 163.7 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,081
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 165.8 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan engineering management page.

Engineering Management Wages Near Muskegon

Muskegon is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architectural and Engineering Managers $154,140 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $166,638
Industrial Engineers $86,680 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $93,708
Project Management Specialists $83,360 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $90,119
Industrial Production Managers $124,100 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $134,162
General and Operations Managers $86,200 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $93,189
Engineers, All Other $87,810 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $94,930
Management Analysts $88,610 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $95,795
Computer and Information Systems Managers $124,960 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $135,092

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Muskegon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,203 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,342 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering management schools are near Muskegon, MI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering engineering management programs near Muskegon. The closest is Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI (73.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakeshore Technical College (89.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering management roles near Muskegon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering management-related roles near Muskegon are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($154,140), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($124,960), Industrial Production Managers ($124,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Norton Shores instead of Muskegon?

Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon and has its own set of local engineering management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Muskegon an affordable place to study engineering management?

Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Muskegon

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Muskegon:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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