Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public, four-year institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan (midsize city). It awarded 16,039 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, business administration and management and economics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$64,597
Median earnings 4 years after
$96,159
Median earnings 10 years after
$83,648
Average net price
$13,138
Completion rate
93%
Completions (2024)
16,039
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
34,177
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $113,634 | $172,904 | 811 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $160,286 | $206,293 | 749 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $93,674 | $144,654 | 580 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,431 | $64,788 | 562 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $31,568 | $67,537 | 533 |
| Law | First professional | $170,537 | $224,391 | 506 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $68,416 | $110,552 | 436 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $39,702 | $77,480 | 284 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $82,823 | $105,888 | 277 |
| Medicine | First professional | $70,693 | $103,473 | 248 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $50,556 | $79,648 | 237 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,458 | $82,265 | 207 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $43,506 | $79,411 | 205 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $44,446 | $72,545 | 196 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | $73,887 | $105,088 | 184 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 1,135 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 709 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 651 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 608 |
| Social Work | Master's | 417 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 326 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 323 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Master's | 321 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 320 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 305 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24% | 35,470 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 26,265 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 22,122 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 13,915 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 10,230 |
| Information | 5% | 7,439 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 5,772 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 5,140 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 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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