At a glance
Average net price
$14,182
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.1%
Admission rate
92%
Undergrad size
5,955
In-state tuition
$19,123
Out-of-state tuition
$42,988
Cost of attendance
$34,152
Median earnings (10y)
$78,198
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,258
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 88.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (80% of credentials).
- STEM80%
- Health2%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts6%
- Social sciences3%
- Trades & services2%
- Engineering55.6%~3,310 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science10.4%~617 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business7.1%~424 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.6%~273 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~273 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.4%~80 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology1.2%~70 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.7%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.3%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.1%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 540 | $69,541 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 187 | $72,168 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 187 | $84,096 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 166 | $68,391 | $24,750 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 150 | $72,103 | $24,763 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 141 | $62,556 | $26,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 139 | $70,211 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 116 | $62,667 | $27,000 |
| Applied Statistics. | Graduate certificate | 75 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 73 | $57,523 | $26,545 |
| Applied Statistics. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 59 | $63,302 | $29,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 52 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 49 | $66,140 | $27,000 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Bachelor's | 43 | $67,484 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $20,091 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 40 | $66,292 | $23,250 |
| Forestry. | Bachelor's | 38 | $39,262 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Doctoral | 37 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 32 | $68,290 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 32 | $42,865 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $27,875 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 28 | $43,585 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | $23,680 | $21,199 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | $48,766 | — |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University is a large institution located in Houghton, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,955 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Computer science, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Michigan Technological University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,182 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $19,123 for in-state students and $42,988 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,152 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 88.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $78,198 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Michigan Technological University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Computer science, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (80% of credentials), business (7% of credentials), humanities & arts (6% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Michigan Technological University accepts 92% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,258. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Houghton, Michigan (town), Michigan Technological University draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Technological University
Q.How much does Michigan Technological University cost?
The average net price at Michigan Technological University is $14,182 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,152.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University admits 92% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Michigan Technological University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Michigan Technological University graduate earns $78,198 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Michigan Technological University?
Published tuition is $19,123 in-state and $42,988 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Michigan Technological University located?
Michigan Technological University is located in Houghton, Michigan (ZIP 49931).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Michigan Technological University at their official website.