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Cleary University

Howell, MI cleary.edu 774 students

Cleary University's main campus is located in Howell, Michigan, offering a focused business education in a smaller setting. The university's presence in Livingston County provides a close-knit environment for students pursuing degrees from associate to master's levels. In addition to the Howell campus, an education center in Detroit extends Cleary's reach into a more urban setting. This allows students access to resources and opportunities in both a smaller town and a major city.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$49,244
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$24,842
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Cleary University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 44% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $20,878, roughly 16% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,486 $61,944
$30K – $48K $18,957 $75,828
$48K – $75K $22,141 $88,564
$75K – $110K $23,854 $95,416
$110K+ $23,955 $95,820
Sticker price (no aid) $24,842 $99,368
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 Cleary University

3 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
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
65
$50,573/yr High 6.3x
Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →
58
$53,495/yr High 4.4x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
53
$43,665/yr Very High 3.4x

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