Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public · 10,035 undergraduates
All 83 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 121 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,185 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,139 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,601 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,269 |
| $110k and up | $21,403 |
| All families (average) | $17,597 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,611 | +$61,802 | clears the bar | $33,949 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,422 | +$18,613 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $74,113 | +$39,304 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $49,588 | +$14,779 | clears the bar | $28,987 | 2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,771 | +$22,962 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,661 | +$40,852 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's Degree | $58,344 | +$23,535 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $138,552 | +$103,743 | clears the bar | $254,007 | 2.4 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,881 | +$11,072 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $59,522 | +$24,713 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $46,942 | +$12,133 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $78,586 | +$43,777 | clears the bar | $40,035 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,906 | +$45,097 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $99,708 | +$64,899 | clears the bar | $36,769 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $80,381 | +$45,572 | clears the bar | $35,484 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 83 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 59% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.