Where Bold Minds Define the Future of STEM

Where Bold Minds Define the Future of STEM

Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. Through this proven approach, we inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any other institution.

  • #1 - Report Ranks Kettering Graduates' Starting Salaries No. 1 in Michigan
  • #2 - Ranked #2 Best “Hidden Gem” Tech School in the U.S. - College Gazette
  • #3 - Ranked #3 Best Value Colleges in Michigan - Niche
  • #4 - Ranked #4 Best Master's Degree Schools in Michigan - Niche
  • #6 - Ranked #6 Best Regional Universities Midwest - U.S. News & World Report

100+ years of innovation

Kettering has a long history of leading the way in STEM and producing leaders, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs through both undergraduate and graduate programs.

  • 5% - Ranked in the Top 5% of Schools for overall value - collegefactual.com
  • 80% - Kettering master’s grads earn 80% higher than the national average
  • 500+ - Corporate Partners
  • 1,000+ - 1000+ Kettering Grads are C-Level Executives

Paving the Way For Future STEM Leaders

  • Ranked #1 Automotive Engineering School in the U.S. - College Gazette
  • Ranked #3 Most Innovative Regional Universities Midwest - U.S. News
  • Kettering ranks #4 in the U.S. for alumni who hold patents
  • Kettering Recognized for Quality, Affordability in Money Magazine’s 736 Best Colleges List
  • Kettering Earns a Spot on Princeton Review’s List of the Country’s Best Colleges for 2023

Unlike Any Other STEM Institution

Our online programs link transformative experiential learning opportunities to rigorous academic programs in MS Engineering-ECE-Advanced Mobility Focus, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, as well as MBA.

The Kettering Difference

Dr Christine Wallace - Vice-President of Kettering Global

“We employ a ‘learn today, use tomorrow’ objective that allows [students] to find a way to not only practice and use technical skills but learn the invaluable skills required of managers in today’s global workplace,”
– Dr. Christine M. Wallace, Ph.D., M.Ed. Vice-President of Kettering Global

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Putting Knowledge to Work

Dr Robert McMahan - President of Kettering University

“The goal of most universities is education. The goal of Kettering is mastery. And mastery comes from the combination of education and application. Kettering is better at producing that outcome than any other university — anywhere.”
– Dr. Robert K. McMahan, University President

 

Kettering’s Co-Op Education Model

 

500 Corporate Partners

Kettering works to help you establish connections with the people who will help you succeed, from our nearly 500 employer partners (including companies like GM and Ford Motor Company) to our strong alumni network.

Opportunities for Students

From resume guidance to dedicated Co-op managers, we strive to help you find business, computer science, applied science and mathematics or engineering Co-op partners for your time at Kettering. Our Co-op managers act as a liaison between employers and the University to create more opportunities for our students.

Competitive Advantage

While most internships are unpaid, Kettering’s university Co-op allows you to earn money before you graduate — and gain up to 2.5 years of experience before graduation. This experience helps you qualify for intermediate-level positions after you graduate.

Co-Op Education by the Numbers

Ranked number 1 Online MBA in Michigan
Kettering students graduate with 2.5 years of experience before graduation

Ranked number 1 Online MBA in Michigan
Kettering has 500 co-op
employer partners

Ranked number 1 Online MBA in Michigan
60% of Kettering Grads accept full-time positions with
their Co-op employers

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