University of Michigan-Dearborn
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$59,776
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$15,389/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
3.9 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
415%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
The University of Michigan-Dearborn has a 58.6% acceptance rate and a 56.3% graduation rate. The average in-state tuition is $14,944. One year after graduation, alumni earn $56,918, which decreases to $50,389 at the five-year mark, and increases to $59,649 ten years after graduation.
The median debt for University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates is $22,500, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid. The one-year earnings are more than three times the tuition cost.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$14,944
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
Median Earnings (5yr)
$50,389
Graduation Rate
56%
Receive Financial Aid
38%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | $59,776 | $90,069 | 1743% |
| Psychology, General. | $59,776 | $40,707 | 91% |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | $59,776 | $97,518 | 1992% |
| Biology, General. | $59,776 | $49,895 | 398% |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $59,776 | $0 | N/A |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $59,776 | $71,075 | 1107% |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $59,776 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $59,776 | $117,053 | 2645% |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | $59,776 | $123,056 | 2846% |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $59,776 | $64,563 | 889% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $59,776 | $46,839 | 296% |
| Industrial Engineering. | $59,776 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
415%
20yr ROI
1061%
20yr ROI
944%
20yr ROI
538%
20yr ROI
924%
20yr ROI
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.