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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public · Visit Website

Eastern Michigan University's campus spans 800 acres with a mix of academic buildings and athletic facilities. Students can be found supporting the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Rynearson Stadium and the George Gervin GameAbove Center. EMU is one of the eight research universities in Michigan, offering a range of programs across its eight colleges and schools.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$41,206/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

47/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$15,510/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 37% of students receive Pell Grants and 46% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$14,925	$59,700	6.9x
$30K – $48K	$14,959	$59,836	6.9x
$48K – $75K	$16,268	$65,072	6.3x
$75K – $110K	$20,089	$80,356	5.1x
$110K+	$22,274	$89,096	4.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$15,510	$62,040	6.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Eastern Michigan University

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

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	82	$63,070/yr	Very High	15.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	81	$75,760/yr	High	12.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$53,843/yr	Very High	11.4x
Construction Management Compare across schools	72	$71,798/yr	High	10.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	72	$57,500/yr	Very High	9.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	66	$44,214/yr	High	10.3x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	65	$54,948/yr	Very High	13.2x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	64	$49,799/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	63	$59,433/yr	Very High	8.6x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	63	$46,827/yr	High	8.7x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	61	$65,737/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	60	$43,507/yr	High	8.2x
Science, Technology and Society Compare across schools	57	$53,566/yr	Moderate	12.1x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	56	$53,370/yr	High	9.1x
Chemistry Compare across schools	56	$45,060/yr	High	8.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	54	$44,812/yr	Very High	8.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	53	$42,791/yr	High	6.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	53	$42,373/yr	High	6.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	50	$41,420/yr	High	7.8x
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	49	$46,628/yr	Very High	6.5x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	45	$33,121/yr	High	6.7x
Public Health Compare across schools	44	$38,781/yr	High	5.3x
Criminology Compare across schools	44	$36,891/yr	High	7.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	43	$43,777/yr	High	7.3x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	43	$41,103/yr	High	5.6x
Social Work Compare across schools	42	$38,517/yr	Moderate	7.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	41	$38,443/yr	High	7.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	41	$34,499/yr	Moderate	7.5x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	41	$33,911/yr	High	4.5x
Biology, General Compare across schools	41	$32,586/yr	High	8.7x
International Business Compare across schools	41	$31,476/yr	Very High	4.1x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	41	$29,405/yr	High	7.1x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	40	$40,093/yr	High	8.8x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	38	$40,846/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	38	$36,717/yr	High	7.3x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	38	$30,137/yr	Very High	7.4x
Economics Compare across schools	36	$30,569/yr	Very High	3.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	34	$30,490/yr	High	6.8x
History Compare across schools	33	$28,414/yr	High	6.1x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	32	$35,656/yr	High	4.7x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools	32	$34,010/yr	Very High	4.5x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	32	$33,926/yr	Moderate	6.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	31	$29,919/yr	High	6.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	30	$28,890/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	30	$23,102/yr	High	8.7x
Journalism Compare across schools	28	$31,845/yr	Very High	6.8x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	25	$25,412/yr	Very High	6.8x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	23	$27,348/yr	High	5.9x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	21	$22,795/yr	High	6.6x

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