# University of Michigan-Dearborn

Public college in Dearborn, MI. IPEDS ID 171137.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 56% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,492 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 58%; beats 52% of MI colleges and 59% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,649; beats 81% of MI colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,211 |
| 30-48k | $6,284 |
| 48-75k | $7,997 |
| 75-110k | $13,630 |
| 110k+ | $17,529 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.58 years on average (30% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,649 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,211 | $33,026 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $6,284 | $28,781 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $7,997 | $36,626 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $13,630 | $62,425 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $17,529 | $80,283 | 3.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $24,040 in-state; about $41,296 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $15,640 in-state, $32,896 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: not reported; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–625; SAT math: 490–630; ACT: 24–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 12,373 applicants, 7,254 admitted, 1,157 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 56%, ACT 24–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 59%, ACT 23–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (61 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $79,022 | $111,740 | $25,327 |
| Computer Programming | $80,830 | $106,484 | $19,723 |
| Electrical Engineering | $78,942 | $105,446 | $21,853 |
| Management Information Systems | $65,211 | $95,864 | $25,610 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,688 | $94,919 | $23,950 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,273 | $90,430 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $58,438 | $85,068 | $22,150 |
| Accounting | $57,833 | $78,969 | $24,850 |
| Business Administration | $57,102 | $76,606 | $31,000 |
| Human Resources | $55,944 | $76,343 | $22,831 |
| Marketing | $46,664 | $73,340 | $23,625 |
| Economics | $49,665 | $69,884 | $28,381 |
| Area Studies | not reported | $60,891 | not reported |
| Political Science | $32,266 | $58,641 | $23,175 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,469 | $54,621 | $29,692 |
| Biology | $20,671 | $53,888 | $23,836 |
| Communications | $31,735 | $52,703 | $27,200 |
| English | $32,758 | $49,421 | $31,000 |
| Health Administration | $36,407 | $49,405 | $23,039 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,742 | $49,268 | $32,609 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,845 | $49,236 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | $31,803 | $48,052 | $27,977 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | $44,520 | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | $31,967 | $38,850 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | $38,593 | not reported | $31,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Manufacturing Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computational Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | $29,750 |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | $20,500 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | $61,297 | not reported | $25,500 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $100,570 (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI), $93,640 (MI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $109,470 (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI), $104,890 (MI), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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