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 University of Michigan-Dearborn, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 73rd 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 University of Michigan-Dearborn
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 Engineering | $79,022 | $111,740 | +2% | #71 of 189 | #45 | $21,064 |
| Computer Programming | $80,830 | $106,484 | +28% | #6 of 30 | #4 | $18,502 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,942 | $105,446 | +5% | #56 of 258 | #34 | $20,833 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $65,211 | $95,864 | +15% | #30 of 166 | #25 | $24,735 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,688 | $94,919 | +3% | #91 of 318 | #65 | $22,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,273 | $90,430 | -2% | #195 of 459 | #169 | $23,384 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $58,438 | $85,068 | +2% | #137 of 452 | #115 | $18,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,833 | $78,969 | +4% | #272 of 796 | #224 | $21,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,102 | $76,606 | +12% | #199 of 1176 | #132 | $26,743 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $55,944 | $76,343 | +12% | #42 of 187 | #36 | $22,831 |
| Marketing | $46,664 | $73,340 | +6% | #140 of 516 | #97 | $22,250 |
| Economics | $49,665 | $69,884 | -15% | #276 of 368 | #237 | $27,287 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $61,297 | — | — | — | — | $22,606 |
| Area Studies | — | $60,891 | +8% | #27 of 70 | #16 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $32,266 | $58,641 | -7% | #356 of 565 | #259 | $22,551 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,469 | $54,621 | -1% | #334 of 660 | #262 | $24,000 |
| Biology | $20,671 | $53,888 | -6% | #564 of 841 | #476 | $21,980 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,735 | $52,703 | -6% | #369 of 660 | #296 | $21,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $32,758 | $49,421 | +2% | #268 of 576 | #159 | $31,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $36,407 | $49,405 | -16% | #234 of 275 | #221 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,742 | $49,268 | -7% | #315 of 476 | #269 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,845 | $49,236 | -4% | #213 of 345 | #195 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | $31,803 | $48,052 | -5% | #645 of 1027 | #486 | $24,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $44,520 | -19% | #207 of 225 | #199 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $38,593 | — | — | — | — | $26,750 |
| Social Sciences | — | $31,967 | -40% | #87 of 87 | #87 | $29,000 |
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 University of Michigan-Dearborn Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $317,061
- Avg rent near campus: $2,150/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48228 (14.5% cap, Detroit)
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🏆 Where University of Michigan-Dearborn Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,544 | $30,960 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,160 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,157 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,589 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,656 |
| $110,001+ | $19,586 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology