Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Michigan-Dearborn

With fewer than 30 graduates in the data, treat these numbers cautiously—but the pattern suggests this program underperforms within Michigan. Graduates earn $61,297 after one year, landing below both the state median ($63,723) and the 40th percentile among Michigan's 18 similar programs. That's roughly $8,000 less than what Michigan State or Oakland University grads make, and even $2,400 below the national median. The debt load of $25,500 sits right at typical levels, resulting in a manageable 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio, but the concern is the earning power itself, not the borrowing.

For a quantitative methods degree—fields typically valued for analytical rigor—starting nearly $2,500 below what peers at other Michigan schools earn raises questions about curriculum strength or employer perception. U-M Dearborn's relatively moderate selectivity and the small cohort size might signal that this program hasn't achieved the scale or reputation needed to compete with MSU or Oakland. The 44% Pell grant rate shows good access, but access matters most when outcomes justify the investment.

If your child is set on quantitative management in Michigan, the data suggests looking first at Oakland or MSU unless U-M Dearborn offers compelling non-financial advantages like location or specific faculty expertise. The small sample means one strong or weak graduating class could skew results significantly, but right now the numbers don't make a strong case.