Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan · Private, nonprofit · 1,010 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 57 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,530 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,697 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,197 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,358 |
| $110k and up | $21,370 |
| All families (average) | $19,353 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $120,740 | +$85,931 | clears the bar | $53,555 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $69,441 | +$34,632 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,642 | +$14,833 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $60,581 | +$25,772 | clears the bar | $54,666 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,611 | +$60,802 | clears the bar | $35,440 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,869 | +$57,060 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $59,950 | +$25,141 | clears the bar | $34,216 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,928 | +$28,119 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,735 | +$15,926 | clears the bar | $27,125 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $47,270 | +$12,461 | clears the bar | $28,360 | 2.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,167 | +$6,358 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,338 | +$31,529 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $54,459 | +$19,650 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $42,461 | +$7,652 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 3.8 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,021 | +$8,212 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 64% 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.