Is Michigan Technological University worth it?
Michigan Technological University is a public, four-year institution in Houghton, Michigan (small town). It awarded 1,869 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in mechanical engineering, computer science and civil engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$68,856
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,560
Median earnings 10 years after
$78,198
Average net price
$14,182
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
1,869
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,955
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,922 | $88,860 | 344 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,193 | $94,478 | 111 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $77,465 | $93,557 | 88 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,439 | $99,848 | 88 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $69,910 | $105,428 | 80 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,928 | $83,841 | 75 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $63,831 | $83,916 | 61 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | $64,453 | $76,857 | 47 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $61,443 | $83,394 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $67,821 | $82,992 | 31 |
| Materials Engineering | Bachelor's | $63,135 | $92,070 | 29 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $77,810 | $93,480 | 28 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Bachelor's | $68,919 | $93,993 | 28 |
| Forestry | Bachelor's | $45,571 | $55,912 | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $86,854 | $108,453 | 22 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 99 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Medical Informatics | Post-bacc certificate | 40 |
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Sources: federal figures for Michigan Technological University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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