Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan · Public · 5,955 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 149 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,045 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,373 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,187 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,813 |
| $110k and up | $23,107 |
| All families (average) | $14,182 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,860 | +$54,051 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,848 | +$65,039 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $94,478 | +$59,669 | clears the bar | $23,875 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $105,428 | +$70,619 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | $108,453 | +$73,644 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,841 | +$49,032 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,557 | +$58,748 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,916 | +$49,107 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $76,857 | +$42,048 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $83,394 | +$48,585 | clears the bar | $29,598 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $82,992 | +$48,183 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $93,480 | +$58,671 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $73,271 | +$38,462 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's Degree | $93,993 | +$59,184 | clears the bar | $27,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Forestry | Bachelor's Degree | $55,912 | +$21,103 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.