Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 2,844 Bachelor's, 1,356 Master's, 94 Doctorate (research), 171 Doctorate (professional), 65 Post-BS Certificate, and 14 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by Central Michigan.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's13402,844
Master's7311,356
Doctorate (research)15094
Doctorate (professional)30171
Post-BS Certificate25265
Post-MS Certificate2014
Total27434,648

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Central Michigan University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMasterDoctoral
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$72,300
Mechanical Engineering$71,400
Computer Science$63,200
Management Information Systems$61,100
Marketing/Marketing Management$51,200
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Management Information Systems$67,200
Business Administration and Management$62,900
Public Administration$55,400
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration$54,300
Educational Leadership and Administration$54,100
Doctoral Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Central Michigan University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Central Michigan by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 33 completers$21,600
Natural Resources/Conservation1$21,600
Environmental Studies19-
Environmental Science7-
Land Use Planning and Management/Development6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 5 completers-
Women's Studies5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 254 completers$37,000
Speech Communication and Rhetoric52$37,000
Journalism20$21,400
Photojournalism8-
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other)85-
Public Relations/Image Management53-
Advertising36-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 69 completers$59,300
Information Technology22-
Computer Science47$63,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 283 completers-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances10-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation40-
Elementary Education and Teaching14-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching30-
Art Teacher Education3-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education61-
Health Teacher Education11-
Mathematics Teacher Education32-
Music Teacher Education21-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education35-
Social Studies Teacher Education16-
Biology Teacher Education1-
Chemistry Teacher Education1-
French Language Teacher Education0-
History Teacher Education4-
Physics Teacher Education0-
Spanish Language Teacher Education0-
Speech Teacher Education0-
Earth Science Teacher Education1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 62 completers-
Computer Engineering6-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering20$72,300
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering2-
Mechanical Engineering34$71,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 43 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician8-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician22-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 7 completers-
German Language and Literature0-
French Language and Literature1$26,000
Spanish Language and Literature6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 87 completers-
Family Systems19-
Child Development68-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 20 completers$26,100
English Language and Literature20$26,100
Creative Writing0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 161 completers$28,800
Biology/Biological Sciences1$28,800
Biomedical Sciences2-
Biochemistry8-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology72-
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology37-
Neuroscience38$30,500
Neurobiology and Anatomy1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 24 completers-
Mathematics13-
Applied Mathematics2-
Statistics9$48,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 6 completers-
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 228 completers$21,500
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1$30,900
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1$29,100
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management55-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science136-
Physical Fitness Technician19-
Outdoor Education16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 7 completers-
Philosophy5-
Religion/Religious Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 46 completers-
Astronomy7-
Meteorology13-
Chemistry13-
Geology/Earth Science8-
Physics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 213 completers$28,300
Psychology195$28,300
Industrial and Organizational Psychology5-
Health/Medical Psychology13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 166 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy111$40,500
Public Administration13-
Social Work42$32,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 154 completers-
Social Sciences2-
Anthropology20$24,100
Economics11-
Geography1-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography6-
International Relations and Affairs7-
Political Science and Government39$32,000
Sociology14$27,300
Social Sciences (other)54$32,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 119 completers-
Digital Arts6-
Fashion/Apparel Design8-
Interior Design27-
Graphic Design20-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts11$18,200
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Musical Theatre8-
Fine/Studio Arts17-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2-
Music7$20,100
Music Performance5-
Music Theory and Composition4-
Keyboard Instruments2-
Voice and Opera2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 174 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders62-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management30$40,600
Athletic Training/Trainer18-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0-
Environmental Health0-
Public Health Education and Promotion12-
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy23-
Dietetics/Dietitian19$16,400
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 662 completers-
Business Administration and Management46$49,800
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management11-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management36-
Organizational Leadership43-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)37-
Accounting53$48,500
Business/Corporate Communications19-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies44$36,300
Finance60$43,400
Financial Planning and Services9-
Hospitality Administration/Management13$34,000
Meeting and Event Planning48-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration46$45,200
International Business/Trade/Commerce2-
Management Information Systems45$61,100
Actuarial Science5-
Marketing/Marketing Management113$51,200
Real Estate4-
Fashion Merchandising28-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 16 completers-
History8$23,300
Public/Applied History8-
Total2,844
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 10 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric4-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 92 completers-
Information Technology74-
Computer Science18-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 342 completers$49,100
Education0$49,100
Curriculum and Instruction33$43,900
Educational Leadership and Administration39$54,100
Adult and Continuing Education Administration3-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration10-
Community College Education0-
Educational/Instructional Technology221-
Special Education and Teaching16-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1$40,000
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Music Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education18-
Chemistry Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 1 completers-
Engineering1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 18 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management18-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 19 completers-
Human Nutrition19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 8 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
Writing1-
Creative Writing2-
Children's and Adolescent Literature3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 26 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology3-
Exercise Physiology11-
Conservation Biology3-
Neuroscience4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 12 completers-
Mathematics5-
Statistics7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 2 completers-
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 13 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management0-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 3 completers-
Chemistry2-
Physics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 14 completers-
Experimental Psychology0-
Clinical Psychology5-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology4-
School Psychology5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 52 completers-
Public Administration52$55,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 16 completers-
Economics11-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5-
National Security Policy Studies0-
Political Science and Government0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 7 completers-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies3-
Music Performance2-
Music Theory and Composition1-
Conducting1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 221 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist40-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management78$51,900
Physician Assistant39-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling2-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor26-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0-
Public Health36-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (1 completers) 491 completers-
Business Administration and Management257$62,900
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management10-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management2-
Research and Development Management2-
Project Management51-
Organizational Leadership73-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)10-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies12-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration57$54,300
Organizational Behavior Studies6-
International Business/Trade/Commerce7-
Information Resources Management2-
Fashion Merchandising2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 9 completers-
History9-
Total1,356
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 1 completers-
Environmental Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 40 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration23-
Educational/Instructional Technology15-
Mathematics Teacher Education2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 1 completers-
Neuroscience1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 1 completers-
Mathematics1-
Statistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 3 completers-
Physics1-
Materials Science2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 24 completers-
Experimental Psychology4-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)7-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology7-
School Psychology6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 22 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 2 completers-
History2-
Total94
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 171 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist10-
Medicine104-
Physical Therapy/Therapist57-
Total171
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 6 completers-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration2-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 1 completers-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 1 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers-
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 4 completers-
Public Administration4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 5 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
International Public Health/International Health4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (2 completers) 48 completers-
Business Administration and Management6-
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management2-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Research and Development Management0-
Project Management9-
Organizational Leadership8-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration12-
Organizational Behavior Studies5-
International Business/Trade/Commerce1-
Management Information Systems1-
Information Resources Management2-
Actuarial Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 0 completers-
American History (United States)0-
European History0-
Total65
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 10 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 4 completers-
School Psychology4-
Total14