Business/Commerce at Cleary University

Cleary University's business graduates earn $53,495 in their first year—solid performance that places them above both national and Michigan medians, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. They're trailing only Oakland and Walsh College among Michigan business programs, while coming in ahead of larger state schools like Eastern Michigan. For a university with a 50% admission rate, this suggests effective career preparation.

The debt picture is particularly strong: graduates leave with just $19,161 in median debt, roughly $7,000 less than typical Michigan business majors. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, meaning graduates owe less than five months of their first-year salary. This is notably better than most business programs nationally, where $26,000 in debt is standard.

The major caveat is sample size—fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings data, which means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. However, the combination of above-average earnings and well-below-average debt suggests Cleary delivers practical business training without the price tag of larger universities. For families prioritizing manageable debt while still accessing decent earning potential, this profile looks promising, though the small program size means less networking reach than bigger competitors.