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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

MI · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
91/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$19K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Information Science/Studies$19K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$19K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$19K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$19K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Industrial Engineering$19K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$25K$62K$86KBBUY
Economics$23K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$23K$58K$78KCBUY
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Biology$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$23K$55K$74KCBUY
International/Globalization Studies$23K$52K$72KCBUY
Data Visualization$23K$52K$72KCBUY
Cognitive Science$23K$52K$72KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$23K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$23K$42K$58KCCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$24K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earns a grade of A, with median debt of $19K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $19K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).