University of Michigan-Flint — ROI, Cost & Payback
University of Michigan-Flint charges a net price of $7,007/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $28,028. Graduates earn a median $53,230 ten years after entry, $4,870/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 5.8 years — a 20-year net return of $69,372, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
University of Michigan-Flint's 5.8-year payback ranks #513 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 60% of them, and #12 of 85 in Michigan.
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Net price (after aid) | $7,007/yr | Scorecard, 2026 |
| Total net cost (4 yrs) | $28,028 | our math |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry | $53,230 | Scorecard, 2026 |
| Earnings premium over HS baseline | $4,870/yr | our math |
| Median debt (completers) | $25,000 | Scorecard, 2026 |
| Payback | 5.8 yrs | our math |
| 20-year net return | $69,372 | our math |
College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.
How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.