Business/Corporate Communications at Cleary University

Peer programs in Michigan tell a different story than what Cleary's business communications degree appears to offer. While similar programs in the state—like Aquinas College—report first-year earnings near $49,400, Cleary's estimated figure of $41,500 falls roughly $8,000 short. That gap matters when you're carrying $23,250 in debt, translating to an extra year or more of repayment at entry-level wages. The 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming by itself, but it looks less attractive when Michigan graduates from comparable programs are typically starting with significantly higher earning power.

The challenge here is that both the earnings and debt figures are estimates drawn from national peer programs, not actual outcomes from Cleary graduates. With only four schools offering this major in Michigan, and limited reporting, it's difficult to know whether Cleary's program tracks closer to the state's stronger performers or sits genuinely below that benchmark. What you can verify is that business communications graduates elsewhere in Michigan are clearing nearly $50,000 in their first year—a meaningful advantage over the estimated baseline here. Before committing, get concrete placement data directly from Cleary's career services office and talk to recent alumni about their actual starting salaries and job outcomes.