Marketing at University of Michigan-Flint

UM-Flint's marketing program delivers one of its strongest features in an area that matters most to cost-conscious families: exceptionally low debt loads. At $29,000, graduates leave with about $4,000 less than Michigan peers and roughly $5,000 below the national median. Combined with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65, most students can realistically pay this off within a reasonable timeframe.

The earnings picture tells a more nuanced story. First-year graduates earn $44,379—squarely at Michigan's median but slightly below the national average. This places the program at the 60th percentile statewide, meaning it outperforms more than half of Michigan's marketing programs. However, the gap with top state programs is substantial: Michigan State and Central Michigan graduates earn $10,000-$13,000 more annually. Earnings do grow to $46,621 by year four, though at a modest 5% pace.

For families balancing affordability with outcomes, this program offers solid middle-ground value. You're getting reasonable post-graduation earnings without the debt burden that could strain budgets for years. The earnings won't match Michigan's flagship programs, but the financial risk is considerably lower. If your child is committed to staying in Michigan and values manageable debt over maximum starting salary, this represents a sensible choice rather than a reach.