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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Michigan Technological University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 95th 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 Michigan Technological University
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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,910 | $105,428 | -1% | #136 of 349 | #105 | $23,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $79,439 | $99,848 | -1% | #108 of 258 | #81 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $80,193 | $94,478 | -4% | #97 of 158 | #75 | $23,875 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $68,919 | $93,993 | +5% | #12 of 33 | #11 | $27,875 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,465 | $93,557 | -14% | #159 of 189 | #137 | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $77,810 | $93,480 | +10% | #34 of 99 | #29 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $63,135 | $92,070 | +1% | #17 of 34 | #5 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,922 | $88,860 | -4% | #218 of 318 | #137 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $63,831 | $83,916 | -10% | #107 of 118 | #80 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,928 | $83,841 | -3% | #135 of 233 | #92 | $24,625 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $61,443 | $83,394 | +2% | #26 of 61 | #17 | $29,598 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $63,658 | $81,862 | +5% | #3 of 7 | #2 | $23,198 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $64,453 | $76,857 | -5% | #38 of 46 | #24 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $74,373 | -2% | #372 of 796 | #314 | — |
| Mathematics | — | $73,271 | +5% | #124 of 309 | #95 | $17,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $38,756 | $69,388 | -9% | #68 of 93 | #63 | $25,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $60,266 | — | — | — | — | $28,000 |
| Forestry | $45,571 | $55,912 | -5% | #22 of 31 | #18 | $25,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $50,388 | -8% | #399 of 610 | #351 | $19,250 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | $38,775 | -14% | #37 of 37 | #36 | — |
| Biology | $17,541 | — | — | — | — | $21,199 |
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.
The Michigan Technological University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $277,174
- Avg rent near campus: $1,300/mo — vs ~$778/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49930 (5.3% cap, Hancock)
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🏆 Where Michigan Technological University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,429 | $42,771 |
| Room | $7,005 | |
| Board | $5,549 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $34,758 | $57,706 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,021 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,773 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,202 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,222 |
| $110,001+ | $24,344 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Michigan Technological University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology