Is Central Michigan University worth it?
Central Michigan University is a public, four-year institution in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (small town). It awarded 4,152 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in information technology, business administration and management and early childhood education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,750
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,298
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,874
Average net price
$17,597
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
4,152
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
10,035
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $77,865 | $96,611 | 524 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,605 | $74,113 | 466 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $55,296 | $75,661 | 328 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,166 | $53,422 | 320 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,996 | $49,588 | 292 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,850 | $57,771 | 292 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $40,346 | $59,522 | 201 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $67,642 | $80,381 | 197 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,654 | $138,552 | 179 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $35,318 | $45,881 | 171 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $29,205 | $46,942 | 169 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $60,023 | $79,906 | 160 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $37,187 | $56,314 | 154 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's | $49,103 | $58,344 | 153 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $62,430 | $80,551 | 148 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | Master's | 407 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 242 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 142 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 110 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 102 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 87 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Project Management | Master's | 78 |
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Sources: federal figures for Central Michigan University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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