Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Michigan-Flint

UM-Flint's business program graduates earn above the national average right out of the gate at $50,528, but here's the catch: those earnings actually decline slightly to $49,174 by year four. That stagnation becomes more concerning when you look at Michigan's competitive landscape—this program sits at the 40th percentile statewide, trailing not just Ann Arbor's powerhouse program but also Michigan State, Oakland, and Grand Valley by substantial margins. While starting salaries are respectable, graduates here earn roughly $8,000 less than the typical Michigan business grad four years out.

The debt load adds another wrinkle. At $36,312, graduates carry significantly more debt than both state and national medians ($27,000 and $26,000 respectively), even though their earnings don't justify it. The 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, but you're essentially paying above-average debt for middle-of-the-pack Michigan outcomes. The flat earnings trajectory suggests this program may not be opening doors to high-growth career paths that other Michigan business schools provide.

For in-state students, this is a tough sell compared to alternatives. Grand Valley and Oakland offer meaningfully better earnings outcomes, and if Ann Arbor or East Lansing are options, the earnings gap widens to $20,000+ annually. Unless location in Flint is essential or other Michigan programs aren't accessible, the combination of higher debt and middling earnings growth makes this a questionable investment among Michigan's business options.