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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · General
Central Michigan University is a public institution in Mount Pleasant, MI. With a 91% admission rate and 1,210 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 9,916 students, offers 62 programs with earnings data, and has a 62% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
91%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,210
Enrollment
9,916
Completion Rate
62%
Cost of Attendance
$26,470
In-State Tuition
$14,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,190
Programs
62
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 62 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($26K)
Showing 62 of 62 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,135 | $102,767 | $26,470 | 2.8x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,457 | $98,443 | $26,470 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,862 | $91,993 | $26,470 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,088 | $93,984 | $26,470 | 2.6x | |
| 5 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,149 | $87,602 | $26,470 | 2.5x | |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,284 | $90,234 | $26,470 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,862 | — | $26,470 | 2.4x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,430 | $76,147 | $26,470 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,023 | $77,035 | $26,470 | 2.3x | |
| 10 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,296 | $80,069 | $26,470 | 2.1x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,605 | $74,894 | $26,470 | 2.0x | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,539 | $93,614 | $26,470 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,612 | $67,510 | $26,470 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Community Organization and AdvocacyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,103 | $58,717 | $26,470 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,636 | $65,632 | $26,470 | 1.8x | |
| 16 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,522 | $50,739 | $26,470 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,301 | — | $26,470 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,225 | $46,356 | $26,470 | 1.7x | |
| 19 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,167 | $68,035 | $26,470 | 1.7x | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,996 | $49,750 | $26,470 | 1.7x | |
| 21 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,908 | $53,580 | $26,470 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,346 | $60,505 | $26,470 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,333 | $51,618 | $26,470 | 1.5x | |
| 24 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,008 | $50,735 | $26,470 | 1.5x | |
| 25 | Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,408 | $61,895 | $26,470 | 1.4x |
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