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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI mtu.edu 5,829 students

Michigan Technological University's main campus occupies 925 acres overlooking Portage Lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With a strong focus on engineering and technology, the university attracts students interested in hands-on learning and research. Michigan Tech is known for its winter carnival, a campus-wide event featuring elaborate snow statues, and its competitive Division I hockey program.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$63,425
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$18,392
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $41,340/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Michigan Technological University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 18% of students receive Pell Grants; 46% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $12,512, roughly 32% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $5,021 $20,084
$30K – $48K $6,773 $27,092
$48K – $75K $10,202 $40,808
$75K – $110K $16,222 $64,888
$110K+ $24,344 $97,376
Sticker price (no aid) $18,392 $73,568
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 Michigan Technological University

17 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 →
82
$69,910/yr Very High 13.5x
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →
80
$77,810/yr Very High 11.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
80
$77,465/yr Very High 13.4x
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →
71
$79,439/yr Very High 12.7x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
69
$80,193/yr High 11.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
69
$74,922/yr Very High 11.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
67
$70,928/yr High 10.6x
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools →
64
$63,831/yr High 11.8x
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →
63
$61,443/yr Moderate 10.4x
Materials Engineering Compare across schools →
61
$63,135/yr High 10.1x
Environmental Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools →
60
$64,453/yr Very High 9.6x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools →
54
$68,919/yr High 8.4x
Geological Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering Compare across schools →
50
$63,658/yr High 7.7x
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →
50
$60,266/yr Very High 7.2x
Forestry Compare across schools →
44
$45,571/yr Moderate 7.4x
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →
44
$38,756/yr Moderate 7.7x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
24
$17,541/yr High 5.2x

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