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Central Michigan University

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Central Michigan University's main campus is located in Mount Pleasant, a quintessential college town. The university is a large residential campus, offering a traditional college experience. CMU is known for its strong sense of community and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities. As a research university, CMU provides opportunities for students to engage in advanced study.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$40,812/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

48/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$14,190/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 31% of students receive Pell Grants and 68% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,672	$50,688	8.1x
$30K – $48K	$11,638	$46,552	8.8x
$48K – $75K	$14,182	$56,728	7.2x
$75K – $110K	$17,215	$68,860	5.9x
$110K+	$18,780	$75,120	5.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,190	$56,760	7.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Central Michigan University

53 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	85	$74,135/yr	Very High	17.1x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	82	$66,149/yr	Very High	14.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	80	$53,539/yr	Very High	15.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	77	$62,430/yr	Very High	12.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	77	$60,023/yr	Very High	12.6x
Electrical Compare across schools	72	$71,457/yr	Very High	16.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	72	$53,605/yr	High	12.2x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$69,862/yr	Very High	15.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$68,088/yr	Very High	15.6x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	68	$64,284/yr	Moderate	14.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	68	$55,296/yr	Very High	13.1x
Economics Compare across schools	66	$48,636/yr	Very High	10.6x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	66	$44,167/yr	High	11.0x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	63	$50,612/yr	High	10.9x
Public Administration Compare across schools	57	$46,301/yr	High	7.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	57	$43,996/yr	High	7.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	56	$45,225/yr	High	7.2x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	56	$42,908/yr	High	8.4x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	53	$40,346/yr	High	9.7x
Community Organization and Advocacy Compare across schools	52	$49,103/yr	High	9.3x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	50	$40,333/yr	Moderate	8.1x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	49	$37,187/yr	High	8.3x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$36,006/yr	Very High	9.5x
Design Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	47	$63,862/yr	High	10.3x
Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools	47	$37,408/yr	High	9.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	46	$46,522/yr	High	7.9x
International Relations Compare across schools	44	$35,802/yr	High	9.5x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	43	$35,318/yr	High	7.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	43	$32,850/yr	Moderate	9.0x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	43	$29,203/yr	High	8.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	42	$36,917/yr	High	8.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	42	$29,792/yr	High	10.9x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	41	$39,008/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Social Work Compare across schools	39	$35,800/yr	Moderate	8.0x
History Compare across schools	39	$33,000/yr	High	7.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	39	$31,913/yr	High	9.5x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	38	$31,166/yr	High	8.3x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	35	$35,235/yr	High	9.2x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	34	$29,205/yr	High	7.1x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	34	$28,220/yr	High	10.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	31	$28,785/yr	High	7.4x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	31	$28,651/yr	Moderate	7.2x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	29	$23,752/yr	High	9.0x
Anthropology Compare across schools	28	$25,264/yr	High	6.6x
Music Compare across schools	28	$24,911/yr	High	6.7x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	27	$28,231/yr	Very High	6.8x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	27	$26,138/yr	High	8.9x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	26	$28,430/yr	High	7.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	24	$25,367/yr	Very High	6.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	23	$18,117/yr	Moderate	5.3x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	22	$27,511/yr	Very High	6.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	20	$17,962/yr	Moderate	5.5x
Journalism Compare across schools	19	$25,033/yr	Very High	5.8x

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