ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

Earnings, completion, debt, and enrollment anomalies at Eastern Michigan University

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.

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE-19%

Undergraduate enrollment

Undergraduate enrollment at Eastern Michigan University fell 19% between 2021 and 2024 (12.3k → 10.1k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at Eastern Michigan University fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (2.3% → 0.0%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

Eastern Michigan University earnings, debt, and completion vs. the Michigan median

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

$51,793+20% · 6→10y

Michigan median $38,167

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y

$43,148

Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry

COMPLETION · 150%

45.5%+26% · '97→'24

Michigan median 57.1%

MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT

$18,750+196% · '97→'20

At program completion

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT

10,751-43% · '96→'24

latest IPEDS

RETENTION

67.8%-8% · '04→'24

first-time, full-time

ADMISSION RATE

81.3%+10% · '01→'24

latest cohort

IN-STATE TUITION

$15,510+330% · '00→'24

out-of-state $15,510

SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How Eastern Michigan University 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 at Eastern Michigan University

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

4.8%

0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $18,750 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $51,793 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Eastern Michigan University enrollment, completion, and debt over time

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

UNDERGRAD · 1996–202410,055

Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF

COMPLETION 150% · 1997–202446.4%

150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2020$25,000

Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD

COMPLETION · 150% · 1997→2024+26%

Eastern Michigan University · completion · 150% rose

36.8% → 46.4%

COMPLETION · 100% · 1997→2009+51%

Eastern Michigan University · completion · 100% rose

7.9% → 11.9%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2024-43%

Eastern Michigan University · undergrad enrollment fell

17,634 → 10,055

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+330%

Eastern Michigan University · in-state tuition rose

$3,777 → $16,240

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+73%

Eastern Michigan University · out-of-state tuition rose

$9,380 → $16,240

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2020+196%

Eastern Michigan University · median debt rose

$8,433 → $25,000

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Eastern Michigan University · cohort default rate fell

8.5% → 0.0%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_10YR · 2007→2020+25%

Eastern Michigan University · earnings_median_10yr rose

$41,400 → $51,793

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+20%

Eastern Michigan University · earnings_median_8yr rose

$38,600 → $46,385

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_6YR · 2003→2020+23%

Eastern Michigan University · earnings_median_6yr rose

$35,100 → $43,148

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Eastern Michigan University 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 and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 1101 · Bachelor's Degree$101,1721 grads Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherCIP 3099 · Master's Degree$98,10842 grads Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansCIP 1506 · Bachelor's Degree$94,7506 grads Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansCIP 1508 · Bachelor's Degree$92,39315 grads Business Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Master's Degree$88,26337 grads Management Information Systems and ServicesCIP 5212 · Bachelor's Degree$88,08415 grads Accounting and Related ServicesCIP 5203 · Master's Degree$84,27129 grads Health and Medical Administrative ServicesCIP 5107 · Master's Degree$82,49112 grads Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$81,223500 grads Science, Technology and SocietyCIP 3015 · Bachelor's Degree$81,2070 grads Human Resources Management and ServicesCIP 5210 · Master's Degree$80,76565 grads Finance and Financial Management ServicesCIP 5208 · Bachelor's Degree$77,00751 grads MathematicsCIP 2701 · Bachelor's Degree$73,72310 grads Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsCIP 5123 · Master's Degree$73,22358 grads Construction ManagementCIP 5220 · Bachelor's Degree$71,24733 grads Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCIP 5110 · Bachelor's Degree$70,37216 grads Business Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Bachelor's Degree$70,345185 grads Accounting and Related ServicesCIP 5203 · Bachelor's Degree$67,85885 grads Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCIP 4228 · Master's Degree$63,59934 grads Engineering-Related FieldsCIP 1515 · Bachelor's Degree$62,43730 grads Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesCIP 5131 · Bachelor's Degree$60,58815 grads Biology, GeneralCIP 2601 · Bachelor's Degree$60,45581 grads Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCIP 5102 · Bachelor's Degree$60,39817 grads Business/Commerce, GeneralCIP 5201 · Bachelor's Degree$60,33535 grads

Showing top 24 of 64 ranked programs.251 TOTAL PROGRAMS

SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

64 Eastern Michigan University programs with earnings, grouped by field

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

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES · CIP 15

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE · CIP 23

English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree$48,08712 grads Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's Degree$41,74612 grads

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES · CIP 26

Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$60,45581 grads Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree$57,86226 grads Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesMaster's Degree$58,52113 grads

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS · CIP 27

MathematicsBachelor's Degree$73,72310 grads

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES · CIP 30

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree$52,732143 grads Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMaster's Degree$98,10842 grads Historic Preservation and ConservationMaster's Degree$44,12712 grads Science, Technology and SocietyBachelor's Degree$81,2070 grads

PARKS, RECREATION & FITNESS · CIP 31

Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree$52,57997 grads Health and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's Degree$49,09317 grads

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES · CIP 38

PhilosophyBachelor's Degree$56,1708 grads

PHYSICAL SCIENCES · CIP 40

ChemistryBachelor's Degree$60,01715 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$48,294201 grads Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's Degree$63,59934 grads

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL SERVICES · CIP 44

Social WorkBachelor's Degree$49,925173 grads Social WorkMaster's Degree$59,68363 grads

SOCIAL SCIENCES · CIP 45

CriminologyBachelor's Degree$55,48292 grads Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree$51,82651 grads SociologyBachelor's Degree$46,35010 grads

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS · CIP 50

Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree$52,33653 grads Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree$40,67842 grads Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree$37,91728 grads Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree$42,65623 grads

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$81,223500 grads Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree$57,36880 grads Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's Degree$73,22358 grads Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$47,77447 grads Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree$60,39817 grads Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$70,37216 grads Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesBachelor's Degree$60,58815 grads Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's Degree$82,49112 grads

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$70,345185 grads MarketingBachelor's Degree$57,811100 grads Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$67,85885 grads Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's Degree$80,76565 grads Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree$77,00751 grads Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's Degree$88,26337 grads Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree$60,33535 grads Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree$71,24733 grads Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's Degree$84,27129 grads Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree$50,41127 grads Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree$47,88419 grads Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree$88,08415 grads Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree$57,48712 grads

HISTORY · CIP 54

HistoryBachelor's Degree$44,10528 grads

AREA, ETHNIC & CULTURAL STUDIES · CIP 05

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree$50,57712 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$51,724124 grads Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree$54,77128 grads JournalismBachelor's Degree$48,22211 grads

FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Eastern Michigan University

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.

Program

Family income

Discount rate · 5.0%

Horizon · 40 years

Apply Dale-Krueger selection shrinkage

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

NET PRESENT VALUE

$757,964

Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%

BREAKEVEN

Year 6

First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero

Cost per year: $16,268
HS-only baseline · MI: $36,900
Years to complete: 4
CIP family: 51

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

Institutions similar to Eastern Michigan University in Michigan

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

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