Michigan Technological University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$78,198
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 5% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 60% | $9,646 |
| 1999 | — | — | 62% | $8,548 |
| 2000 | — | — | 66% | $8,740 |
| 2001 | — | — | 63% | $8,436 |
| 2002 | — | — | 64% | $8,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65% | $8,250 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60% | $8,750 |
| 2005 | — | — | 62% | $6,824 |
| 2006 | — | — | 59% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 60% | $9,124 |
| 2008 | $61,000 | — | 63% | $10,750 |
| 2009 | — | — | 64% | $10,971 |
| 2010 | $60,300 | $14,923 | 65% | $12,000 |
| 2011 | — | $15,522 | 65% | $14,400 |
| 2012 | $60,100 | $14,338 | 65% | $16,250 |
| 2013 | $61,400 | $14,960 | 66% | $17,768 |
| 2014 | $64,700 | $14,446 | 65% | $19,000 |
| 2015 | $66,400 | $14,336 | 64% | $19,900 |
| 2016 | — | $15,237 | 65% | $19,500 |
| 2017 | — | $14,638 | 67% | $19,500 |
| 2018 | — | $15,481 | 67% | $19,500 |
| 2019 | — | $15,348 | 68% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $16,463 | 70% | $20,164 |
| 2021 | $78,198 | $15,384 | 72% | $20,500 |
| 2022 | — | $15,864 | 69% | — |
| 2023 | — | $16,283 | 68% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,729 | 69% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,182 | 68% | — |