Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 45.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 45.5%
- Retention Rate
- 67.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,793
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 43.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $103,078 | $99,010 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Master | $95,739 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $79,284 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master | $73,949 | $40,472 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $69,338 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $67,101 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $67,101 | $21,501 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $66,915 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,077 | $34,223 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $65,332 | |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $23,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,409 | $18,196 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $62,209 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $61,516 |
Outcomes Overview
Eastern Michigan graduates earn a median of $51,793 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt loads of $25,000. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 48%, well below the concerning 60% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent about 6% of gross income for median earners. The university's strong teacher preparation programs feed graduates into Michigan's education system, where starting salaries align with these earnings figures. EMU's athletic training and health sciences programs also place graduates in growing healthcare fields. With 95.7% of graduates finding employment and reasonable debt burdens relative to earnings, Eastern Michigan delivers an average return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.