All MTU majors by area
- Engineering · 18
- Science & Math · 15
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $79,439 | $99,848 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $80,193 | $94,478 | $24,750 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $68,919 | $93,993 | $27,875 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,465 | $93,557 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $63,135 | $92,070 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,922 | $88,860 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $63,831 | $83,916 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,928 | $83,841 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $61,443 | $83,394 | $29,875 |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | $63,658 | $81,862 | $22,849 |
| Environmental Engineering | $64,453 | $76,857 | $26,545 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $73,271 | $23,250 |
| Forestry | $45,571 | $55,912 | $27,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | $38,775 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $17,541 | — | $21,199 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $74,373 | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | $60,266 | — | $28,000 |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,910 | $105,428 | $24,763 |
| Information Technology | $77,810 | $93,480 | $27,000 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Science | $38,756 | $69,388 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $50,388 | $20,091 |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Civil Engineering → Civil engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MTU students earn a median $78,198 ten years after starting college, more than 96% of Michigan colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
MTU majors questions
How many majors does MTU offer?
Michigan Technological University offers 64 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at MTU?
Computer Science graduates from Michigan Technological University earn a median $105,428 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,763.
Which MTU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates earn the least: a median $38,775 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Michigan Technological University overview