Michigan Technological University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $66,800 within 10 years.
About This School
Michigan Technological University is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan with approximately 5,829 undergraduate students enrolled. Michigan Technological University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,729 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $66,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School, the first post-secondary institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Worth considering if you're drawn to engineering, technology, or applied sciences — grads earn a solid median of $66,800 ten years out, and the $15,729 average net price makes this one of the more affordable paths to a STEM degree. The remote Upper Peninsula location in Houghton is a real factor; it creates a tight-knit campus culture but isn't for everyone, and the 69% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students don't finish, so go in with a clear plan and support system in mind.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,829 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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