University of Michigan-Dearborn: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Michigan-Dearborn at a glance

• 5,952

  students enrolled

• 2,286

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,492

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,544 in state, $30,960 out of state

• $50,389

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,649

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

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 University of Michigan-Dearborn

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

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• 1,263

  open professional jobs

• 157

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  100 jobs

• 6.9%

  unemployment in Wayne County

  2026-08 · up 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $59,521

  median household income

  Wayne County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (315 open), operations (171 open), finance (111 open), sales (127 open), marketing (42 open), human resources (39 open).

Hiring most: Ford Motor (174), Wayne State University (61), Ford (52), Henry Ford Health System (35), DTE Energy (22), Accident Fund (19), Amazon (18), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (18).

What they hire for: Engineering (315), Operations (171), Sales (127), Finance (111), Data & Analytics (82), Clinical (50). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: City of Detroit Mayor’s Workforce Development Board, SEMCA Workforce Development Board.

• Detroit Employment Solutions CorporationDetroit · 313-962-9675 · Appoingment Only: Mon., Tue,, Wed,, Fri 8am-5pm; Thurs 8am-7pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Dearborn American Job CenterDearborn · 313-203-1891 · 9-5 M-F
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Highland Park American Job CenterHighland Park · 313-826-0299 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Livonia American Job CenterLivonia · 734-513-4900 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne American Job CenterWayne · 734-858-4284 · Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• SEMCA Michigan Works! Wyandotte American Job CenterWyandotte · 734-362-3466 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Michigan-Dearborn?

University of Michigan-Dearborn enrolls about 5,952 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dearborn, Michigan. It awards about 2,286 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Michigan-Dearborn?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,389 six years after entry and $59,649 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Michigan-Dearborn offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Michigan-Dearborn awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Michigan-Dearborn?

1,263 open professional jobs are listed in Wayne County, 157 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Ford Motor has the most openings.