# Baker College: Software and Media Applications (bachelor's)

Owosso, MI. IPEDS 168847, CIP 11.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baker-college/majors/software-and-media-applications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,784
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,655 (U.S. median for this major: $61,451 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $49,189 (U.S. median $23,394)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,796

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,655 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 | $11,976 | $53,293 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,362 | $50,561 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,546 | $55,830 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,754 | $61,205 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $17,964 | $79,940 | 3.2 years |

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

## Software and Media Applications at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $162,114 | $19,769 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Baker College | $58,655 | $49,189 | $13,157 | 36% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $125,570 MI, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $163,760 MI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $100,590 MI, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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