Michigan Technological University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Michigan Technological University at a glance

• 5,955

  students enrolled

• 1,720

  degrees and certificates a year

• 68%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,182

  average net price a year

  Tuition $19,429 in state, $42,771 out of state

• $69,672

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,198

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Michigan Technological University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Houghton County, where the college is.

• 6

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Houghton County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $56,573

  median household income

  Houghton County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to finance (1 open).

Hiring most: Phenom People (2), Bradway Enterprises (1), Food Management Search (1), Human Capital Ventures (1), LifePoint Health (1).

What they hire for: Clinical (3), Marketing (2), Finance (1). Clinical jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!.

• Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Houghton County American Job CenterHancock · 906-482-6916 · Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University enrolls about 5,955 students and is a public 4-year institution in Houghton, Michigan. It awards about 1,720 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Michigan Technological University?

68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Michigan Technological University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $69,672 six years after entry and $78,198 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Michigan Technological University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Michigan Technological University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Michigan Technological University?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Houghton County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Phenom People has the most openings.