# University of Michigan-Dearborn: English (bachelor's)

Dearborn, MI. IPEDS 171137, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,758
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,421 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in MI: 3 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (13 colleges, $48,101): +$1,320
- Versus the U.S. median: +$473

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,421 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 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $6,284 | $28,781 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $7,997 | $36,626 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,630 | $62,425 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,529 | $80,283 | 5.0 years |

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

## English at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $57,809 | $16,937 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $55,302 | $28,625 | $10,775 | 48% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $49,421 | $31,000 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Michigan State University | $49,154 | $25,443 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Kalamazoo College | $49,150 | $25,456 | $19,072 | 76% |
| Alma College | $48,445 | $27,000 | $20,694 | 63% |
| Oakland University | $48,101 | $25,990 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Hope College | $47,445 | $25,396 | $27,182 | 80% |
| Grand Valley State University | $45,237 | $28,570 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Western Michigan University | $43,628 | $28,350 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Wayne State University | $42,585 | $27,000 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $39,726 | $31,000 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Central Michigan University | $39,262 | $27,500 | $17,597 | 59% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage $39,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $35,530 MI, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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