Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,156
45th percentile (60th in MI)
Est. Median Debt
$24,711
Est. from MI median (8 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Michigan-Flint graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Michigan-Flint graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 45th percentile of all natural resources conservation and research bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Michigan-Flint$33,156$44,916$24,711*
Michigan State University$37,170$47,069$23,750*0.64
Eastern Michigan University$35,656$27,500*0.77
Grand Valley State University$32,118$43,064$24,158*0.75
Oakland University$31,201$47,284$25,171*0.81
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$29,264$52,391$16,577*0.57
National Median$33,988$23,010*0.68
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$37,170$23,750
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$35,656$27,500
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$32,118$24,158
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$31,201$25,171
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$17,228$29,264$16,577

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 University of Michigan-Flint, approximately 35% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.