U.S. median for this major: $78,404.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 19% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $28,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,040. College Scorecard.
University of Michigan-Dearborn Computer Programming: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Michigan colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer Programming nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Michigan-Dearborn's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,211 | $33,026 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,284 | $28,781 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $7,997 | $36,626 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $13,630 | $62,425 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $17,529 | $80,283 | 1.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer Programming graduates 4 years after graduating ($106,484) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $73,073 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Computer Programming graduates
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Michigan-Dearborn, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Acceptance rate: 56% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,649
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Computer and Information Sciences$90,430
- Information Technology—
- Computer Engineering$111,740
- Management Information Systems$95,864
University of Michigan-Dearborn Computer Programming questions
How much do University of Michigan-Dearborn Computer Programming graduates earn?
Computer Programming graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn earn a median $106,484 four years after graduating and $80,830 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Programming graduates across 25 colleges is $78,404.
How much debt do University of Michigan-Dearborn Computer Programming graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Programming graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn is $19,723, about 19% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $28,000.
Where does University of Michigan-Dearborn rank for Computer Programming in Michigan?
Of 1 Michigan colleges reporting Computer Programming graduate earnings, University of Michigan-Dearborn ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Computer Programming graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $130,760 in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area and $135,980 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Michigan-Dearborn Computer Programming: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn/majors/computer-programming (College Scorecard and BLS data).