Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.6%
- Retention Rate
- 81.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,649
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $239/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $105,083 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $92,277 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $90,856 | $42,330 |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $83,177 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $80,486 | $22,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $77,464 | $20,833 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $77,401 | $26,750 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $18,502 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,949 | $21,064 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $23,384 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $66,915 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $62,508 | $24,735 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,260 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $55,713 |
Outcomes Overview
Michigan-Dearborn graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,500 and earn $59,649 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38%, well below the concerning 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $239 represent just 4.8% of typical graduate income. The university's strong engineering programs and Detroit metro location funnel graduates into automotive, manufacturing, and tech roles where demand remains high. With 94% employment rates and connections to major employers like Ford and GM, graduates find stable career paths. The engineering focus particularly pays off in Michigan's industrial economy. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.