Median Earnings (1yr)
$74,575
86th percentile
60th percentile in Michigan

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Eastern Michigan University$74,575$85,094+14%
University of Maryland-Baltimore County$83,810$98,722+18%
University of Maryland-College Park$73,907$90,388+22%
Abilene Christian University$64,470$76,657+19%
The University of Texas at El Paso$60,687$69,816+15%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti$15,510$74,575$85,094โ€”โ€”
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$90,311โ€”โ€”โ€”
Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton$6,638$85,493โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore$12,952$83,810$98,722โ€”โ€”
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park$11,505$73,907$90,388โ€”โ€”
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis$10,449$67,759$63,630โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$58,992โ€”โ€”โ€”
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Eastern Michigan University, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.