Best Engineering-Related Fields 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$301,806
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,117
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
+$501,737 | $74,796 | $30,528 | $23,756 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Western Michigan University
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$394,690 | $69,288 | $28,655 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Michigan University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$8,993 | $50,184 | $28,168 | $31,122 | 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.
Find Best Engineering-Related Fields Degrees by State
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