Education at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates in education earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Dearborn Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 46 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $73,436 | $69,896 | #54 | $54,942 |
| 47 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $73,434 | $72,994 | #33 | — |
| 48 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $73,350 | $64,373 | #82 | $63,838 |
| 49 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $72,482 | $76,424 | #26 | $60,795 |
| 50 | Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD | $72,480 | $63,610 | #89 | $63,279 |
| 51 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $72,408 | $73,640 | #29 | $63,072 |
| 52 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $72,271 | $69,034 | #60 | $67,927 |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $142,710 | $104,388 | #81 of 861 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $134,543 | $109,491 | #31 of 62 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $131,391 | $110,914 | #16 of 40 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $120,972 | — | #10 of 46 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,691 | $105,227 | #34 of 83 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $113,475 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $101,914 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $69,412 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,815 | $60,467 | #99 of 285 |
| Public Administration | — | $57,637 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $49,318 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Dearborn education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,795 one year after graduating and $72,482 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Dearborn rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Michigan-Dearborn ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Michigan-Dearborn worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,894.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.