C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
22/100 · earnings-weighted

Baker College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Owosso, Michigan 48867
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B
68/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,898
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
88%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Baker College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,833
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,619
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
35.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,080
Average SAT
37.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 70% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 5th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Baker College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$67,839$80,179-25%#300 of 349#279$34,750
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$57,128$79,805-6%#56 of 99#51$31,153
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,067$77,840-12%#814 of 966#768$36,407
Finance and Financial Management Services$51,325$71,345-14%#316 of 452#282$28,514
Mechanical Engineering$68,060—————
Graphic Communications$74,387$67,583+56%#5 of 59#3—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$65,981+18%#25 of 85#18$24,402
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,372$65,591-4%#557 of 1176#441$28,000
Accounting and Related Services$46,471$63,286-17%#651 of 796#614$34,720
Human Resources Management and Services$50,383$61,954-9%#148 of 187#137$34,086
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$42,426$58,921+11%#109 of 476#67$28,606
Computer Software and Media Applications$41,784$58,655+-0%#30 of 54#25$40,744
Criminal Justice and Corrections$42,341$57,675+4%#226 of 660#139$40,577
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$54,961+9%#52 of 158#38—
Marketing$45,136$54,164-22%#466 of 516#453$31,567
Health and Medical Administrative Services$40,114$51,868-12%#205 of 275#192$30,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$37,750$46,559-2%#403 of 680#375$31,269
Psychology$32,913$46,049-9%#748 of 1027#632$31,829
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$36,494$45,610-6%#118 of 172#97$39,157

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $190,563
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,028/mo — vs ~$511/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48867 (4.2% cap, Owosso)

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🏆 Where Baker College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#29
Physical Therapy Assistant
of 44 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,460 $12,460
Room $4,600
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,710 $26,710

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 170 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 139 grads/yr General Studies 77 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 58 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 55 grads/yr Psychology, General 37 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 33 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 32 grads/yr Accounting 31 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 30 grads/yr Child Development 24 grads/yr Computer Science 23 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 23 grads/yr Family and Community Services 23 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 22 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 19 grads/yr Corrections 17 grads/yr Computer Game Programming 16 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 15 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Baker College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

3,898
Total Students
75%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 6%
Black 10%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Hybrid (Some Online) 14%
Fully Online 61%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Baker College?
Baker College has an acceptance rate of 88%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Baker College?
Tuition at Baker College is $12,460 for in-state students and $12,460 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Baker College?
The graduation rate at Baker College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Baker College a good school?
Baker College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Baker College?
Baker College has a total enrollment of 3,898 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology