Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI emich.edu 10,751 students

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

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Earnings

$41,206

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

47/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$15,510

Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Eastern Michigan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 37% of students receive Pell Grants; 46% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

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 Eastern Michigan University

49 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
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	82	$63,070/yr	Very High	15.3x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	81	$75,760/yr	High	12.1x
Finance 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 Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	72	$57,500/yr	Very High	9.9x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	66	$44,214/yr	High	10.3x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	65	$54,948/yr	Very High	13.2x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	64	$49,799/yr	Moderate	13.9x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →	63	$59,433/yr	Very High	8.6x
Business Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →	63	$46,827/yr	High	8.7x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	53	$42,791/yr	High	6.5x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	53	$42,373/yr	High	6.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	50	$41,420/yr	High	7.8x
Computer Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	49	$46,628/yr	Very High	6.5x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations 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 Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	41	$38,443/yr	High	7.4x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	41	$34,499/yr	Moderate	7.5x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	41	$33,911/yr	High	4.5x
Biology 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 Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	41	$29,405/yr	High	7.1x
Dietetics & Nutrition 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 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 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 Research 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 Therapies 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 Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	30	$28,890/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Communication Disorders 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	25	$25,412/yr	Very High	6.8x
Film & Photography 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