Central Michigan University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Central Michigan University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Central Michigan University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Central Michigan University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for CMU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $55,000 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $27,000 | $36,670 | |
| Anthropology | $27,000 | $24,730 | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $31,000 | $23,580 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $32,160 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $27,000 | $50,340 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,000 | $37,210 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $23,970 | $20,820 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $25,330 | $44,960 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $29,480 | $58,000 | |
| Computer Science | $27,000 | $64,120 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | Not Reported | $64,990 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,000 | $35,910 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $22,500 | $31,850 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,430 | $21,510 | |
| Economics | $28,000 | $37,570 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $31,000 | $72,020 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $29,170 | $24,620 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $25,000 | $39,910 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $27,000 | $52,110 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,000 | $23,000 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $27,000 | $34,420 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,000 | $42,680 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,000 | $32,680 | |
| History | $27,100 | $25,860 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $29,500 | $37,940 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $27,000 | $29,550 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $27,000 | $51,570 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $26,000 | $28,600 | |
| Journalism | $27,000 | $26,160 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,000 | $65,920 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $27,000 | $51,860 | |
| Marketing | $27,000 | $54,180 | |
| Mathematics | $20,930 | $40,630 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,500 | $70,460 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $31,000 | $63,010 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $26,500 | $37,110 | |
| Music | $29,000 | $25,970 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $26,800 | $29,690 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $27,000 | $23,260 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $27,000 | $29,410 | |
| Political Science and Government | $26,750 | $34,300 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $27,110 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $27,000 | $37,900 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $27,250 | $30,530 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $27,000 | $34,990 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $19,460 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $19,460 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,000 | $30,770 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $27,000 | $35,930 | |
| Social Work | $29,200 | $32,390 | |
| Sociology | $29,000 | $25,970 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $31,000 | $40,750 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $27,000 | $38,770 | |
| Statistics | Not Reported | $52,940 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $31,000 | $37,320 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $30,200 | $38,720 |
Salary Score ™ for CMU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $111,390 | $110,510 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,690 | $66,630 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $45,880 | $50,230 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $29,800 | $46,670 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $53,980 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $28,440 | $57,530 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $20,500 | $59,120 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,710 | $51,360 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,130 | $43,800 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $40,470 | $59,010 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $71,490 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $30,810 | $80,280 | |
| Public Administration | $39,590 | $53,890 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,250 | $45,890 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,840 | $50,300 |
Salary Score ™ for CMU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $35,760 | $57,320 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,370 | $72,330 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Medicine | $233,350 | $54,420 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $98,980 | $70,490 |
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