Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Michigan by ROI
Colleges in Michigan ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Michigan
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$7,380
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,140
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsh College | +$308,600 | $58,645 | N/A | $18,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Oakland University
Grad rate: 57.3% |
+$28,548 | $50,270 | $25,016 | $27,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Michigan University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$521 | $49,907 | $28,168 | $33,294 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Saginaw Valley State University
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$22,792 | $47,559 | $24,043 | $28,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Davenport University
Grad rate: 49.8% |
-$72,526 | $47,639 | $35,864 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Grand Valley State University
Grad rate: 67.4% |
-$74,355 | $45,017 | $26,578 | $21,025 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Kalamazoo College
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$116,332 | $52,173 | $71,173 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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