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Michigan · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan. 3,026 undergraduate students. 127 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 168847 · OPEID 004673 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

What the data flags at Baker College

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

PEER OUTLIER · WARNING-35%

Private nonprofit bachelor's-predominant peer

10-year earnings at Baker College are 35% below the private nonprofit bachelor's-predominant peer median ($35.8k vs $54.7k).

ENROLLMENT CLIFF · TRENDING WORSE-44%

Undergraduate enrollment

Undergraduate enrollment fell 44% at Baker College vs the 2018–2022 baseline (3.0k vs 5.4k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE-26%

Undergraduate enrollment

Undergraduate enrollment at Baker College fell 26% between 2021 and 2024 (4.1k → 3.0k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE-13%

100%-time completion

100%-time completion at Baker College fell 13% between 2006 and 2009 (15.0% → 13.1%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

The numbers, vs. Michigan

Each tile compares this institution to the Michigan median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$35,833+7% · 6→10y
Michigan median $38,167
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$33,619
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
31.3%+156% · '02→'24
Michigan median 57.1%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$16,753+852% · '97→'20
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
3,026-18% · '96→'24
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
71.9%+84% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
87.5%+2% · '18→'24
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$12,810+81% · '00→'24
out-of-state $12,810
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

6.2%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $16,753 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $35,833 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Ten-plus year arc

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–20243,026
24,0231,23319962024
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 2002–202435.8%
36%9%20022024
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2020$25,000
$26,219$2,62519972020
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 150% · 2002→2024+156%

Baker College · completion · 150% rose

14.0% → 35.8%

RETENTION · 2004→2024+84%

Baker College · retention rose

36.0% → 66.1%

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+81%

Baker College · in-state tuition rose

$7,200 → $13,000

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+81%

Baker College · out-of-state tuition rose

$7,200 → $13,000

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2020+852%

Baker College · median debt rose

$2,625 → $25,000

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Baker College · cohort default rate fell

18.8% → 0.0%

PELL SHARE · 2008→2024-34%

Baker College · pell share fell

57.1% → 37.7%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+21%

Baker College · earnings_median_8yr rose

$28,400 → $34,389

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_6YR · 2003→2020+23%

Baker College · earnings_median_6yr rose

$27,300 → $33,619

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Computer Programming.CIP 1102 · Bachelor's Degree$95,21033 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.CIP 5107 · Master's Degree$91,85515 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$91,838221 gradsComputer Software and Media Applications.CIP 1108 · Bachelor's Degree$86,0422 gradsManagement Information Systems and Services.CIP 5212 · Master's Degree$84,63614 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.CIP 5208 · Master's Degree$80,0612 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.CIP 5202 · Master's Degree$76,86426 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.CIP 5210 · Master's Degree$76,04816 gradsComputer Science.CIP 1107 · Bachelor's Degree$75,26224 gradsAccounting and Related Services.CIP 5203 · Master's Degree$74,8366 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Associate's Degree$73,28327 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.CIP 5123 · Master's Degree$70,96261 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.CIP 5109 · Bachelor's Degree$69,0386 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.CIP 5208 · Bachelor's Degree$67,71811 gradsComputer/Information Technology Administration and Management.CIP 1110 · Bachelor's Degree$66,12083 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.CIP 5202 · Bachelor's Degree$61,349230 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.CIP 5210 · Bachelor's Degree$61,05854 gradsAccounting and Related Services.CIP 5203 · Bachelor's Degree$58,11934 gradsMarketing.CIP 5214 · Bachelor's Degree$58,11528 gradsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.CIP 5199 · Associate's Degree$56,583—Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.CIP 1513 · Associate's Degree$56,4873 gradsComputer Programming.CIP 1102 · Associate's Degree$56,0312 gradsPrecision Metal Working.CIP 4805 · Associate's Degree$55,114—Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.CIP 2401 · Bachelor's Degree$53,13939 grads
Showing top 24 of 61 ranked programs.127 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

61 programs with earnings, grouped

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Bachelor's Degree$66,12083 gradsComputer Programming.Bachelor's Degree$95,21033 gradsComputer Science.Bachelor's Degree$75,26224 gradsComputer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's Degree$52,69924 gradsComputer Programming.Associate's Degree$56,0312 gradsComputer Software and Media Applications.Bachelor's Degree$86,0422 gradsComputer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's Degree$51,7261 gradsData Processing.Associate's Degree$51,902—

PERSONAL & CULINARY SERVICES · CIP 12

Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's Degree$37,27841 grads

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's Degree$43,60619 gradsEducation, General.Bachelor's Degree$30,5123 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Post-baccalaureate Certificate$47,601—

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES · CIP 15

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's Degree$56,4873 grads

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES · CIP 19

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelor's Degree$41,14384 gradsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's Degree$32,0076 grads

LEGAL PROFESSIONS · CIP 22

Legal Support Services.Associate's Degree$38,9311 grads

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's Degree$53,13939 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Psychology, General.Bachelor's Degree$39,02247 grads

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's Degree$41,75835 gradsCriminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's Degree$52,26830 grads

MECHANIC & REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES · CIP 47

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$50,12734 gradsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.Associate's Degree$52,6027 grads

PRECISION PRODUCTION · CIP 48

Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$38,6367 gradsPrecision Metal Working.Associate's Degree$55,114—

TRANSPORTATION & MATERIALS MOVING · CIP 49

Ground Transportation.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$50,106—

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's Degree$91,838221 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's Degree$51,27298 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's Degree$49,85185 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's Degree$37,21485 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's Degree$70,96261 gradsDental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's Degree$45,28338 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's Degree$38,40938 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's Degree$73,28327 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.Master's Degree$91,85515 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's Degree$43,1338 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelor's Degree$69,0386 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$43,088—Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$31,826—Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$19,738—Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.Associate's Degree$24,977—Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Associate's Degree$56,583—

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's Degree$61,349230 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's Degree$47,19657 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.Bachelor's Degree$61,05854 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Bachelor's Degree$58,11934 gradsMarketing.Bachelor's Degree$58,11528 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree$76,86426 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree$76,04816 gradsManagement Information Systems and Services.Master's Degree$84,63614 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Associate's Degree$44,26212 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's Degree$67,71811 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Master's Degree$74,8366 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.Master's Degree$80,0612 gradsBusiness/Commerce, General.Associate's Degree$47,085—Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Associate's Degree$36,283—Human Resources Management and Services.Associate's Degree$47,7400 gradsMarketing.Associate's Degree$41,6570 gradsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.Associate's Degree$28,658—

AGRICULTURE · CIP 01

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Associate's Degree$38,95950 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelor's Degree$40,6072 gradsRadio, Television, and Digital Communication.Associate's Degree$32,921—
FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Baker College

Pick a program. Cost from Scorecard net price by family income; earnings from Treasury 5-year-post-completion median, projected forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve. The selection-bias toggle applies the Dale-Krueger shrinkage. Outcomes illustration, not a forecast — see methodology.

Shrinks the earnings premium toward the matched-applicant mean. STEM <15%, business ~40%, arts & education ~60%.

NET PRESENT VALUE
$432,752
Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%
BREAKEVEN
Year 9
First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero
graduationbreakeven · year 9year 0year 39
Cost per year
$15,299
HS-only baseline · MI
$36,900
Years to complete
4
CIP family
52

Outcomes illustration · not a forecast. Projects observed Scorecard earnings forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve under your assumptions. See methodology for the math.

SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Same sector and degree mix in Michigan

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

GRAND RAPIDS$58.4k

Calvin University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 77% completion
GRAND RAPIDS$45.1k

Davenport University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 50% completion
HOLLAND$58.4k

Hope College

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 82% completion
DETROIT$71.0k

University of Detroit Mercy

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 68% completion
MIDLAND$63.1k

Northwood University

Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · 61% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Baker College graduates earn $X” — not “Baker College makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Baker College caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →