Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI cmich.edu 9,916 students

Central Michigan University's main campus is located in Mount Pleasant, a quintessential college town. The university is a large residential campus, offering a traditional college experience. CMU is known for its strong sense of community and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities. As a research university, CMU provides opportunities for students to engage in advanced study.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$40,812

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

48/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$14,190

Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Central Michigan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 68% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$12,672	$50,688
$30K – $48K	$11,638	$46,552
$48K – $75K	$14,182	$56,728
$75K – $110K	$17,215	$68,860
$110K+	$18,780	$75,120
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,190	$56,760

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Central Michigan University

53 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →	85	$74,135/yr	Very High	17.1x
Management Science Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →	82	$66,149/yr	Very High	14.4x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	80	$53,539/yr	Very High	15.5x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	77	$62,430/yr	Very High	12.4x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	77	$60,023/yr	Very High	12.6x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$71,457/yr	Very High	16.3x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	72	$53,605/yr	High	12.2x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	71	$69,862/yr	Very High	15.2x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	70	$68,088/yr	Very High	15.6x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	68	$64,284/yr	Moderate	14.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →	68	$55,296/yr	Very High	13.1x
Economics Compare across schools →	66	$48,636/yr	Very High	10.6x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →	66	$44,167/yr	High	11.0x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	63	$50,612/yr	High	10.9x
Public Policy Public Administration Compare across schools →	57	$46,301/yr	High	7.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	57	$43,996/yr	High	7.8x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	56	$45,225/yr	High	7.2x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →	56	$42,908/yr	High	8.4x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	53	$40,346/yr	High	9.7x
Community Organization and Advocacy Compare across schools →	52	$49,103/yr	High	9.3x
Mental Health Services Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	50	$40,333/yr	Moderate	8.1x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	49	$37,187/yr	High	8.3x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	49	$36,006/yr	Very High	9.5x
Drafting & Design Technology Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	47	$63,862/yr	High	10.3x
Social Sciences Studies Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools →	47	$37,408/yr	High	9.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	46	$46,522/yr	High	7.9x
International Relations International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	44	$35,802/yr	High	9.5x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	43	$35,318/yr	High	7.2x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	43	$32,850/yr	Moderate	9.0x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Compare across schools →	43	$29,203/yr	High	8.0x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	42	$36,917/yr	High	8.9x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	42	$29,792/yr	High	10.9x
Rehabilitation Therapies Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools →	41	$39,008/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →	39	$35,800/yr	Moderate	8.0x
History Compare across schools →	39	$33,000/yr	High	7.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	39	$31,913/yr	High	9.5x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	38	$31,166/yr	High	8.3x
Geosciences Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools →	35	$35,235/yr	High	9.2x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	34	$29,205/yr	High	7.1x
Neuroscience Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools →	34	$28,220/yr	High	10.4x
Sociology Compare across schools →	31	$28,785/yr	High	7.4x
Allied Health Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	31	$28,651/yr	Moderate	7.2x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	29	$23,752/yr	High	9.0x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	28	$25,264/yr	High	6.6x
Music Compare across schools →	28	$24,911/yr	High	6.7x
Romance Languages Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →	27	$28,231/yr	Very High	6.8x
Dietetics & Nutrition Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools →	27	$26,138/yr	High	8.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	26	$28,430/yr	High	7.2x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	24	$25,367/yr	Very High	6.6x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	23	$18,117/yr	Moderate	5.3x
Parks & Recreation Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools →	22	$27,511/yr	Very High	6.7x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	20	$17,962/yr	Moderate	5.5x
Journalism Compare across schools →	19	$25,033/yr	Very High	5.8x