Tech Students Make Big Bucks

A recent report shows a Michigan Tech education pays off, in more ways than one. The latest payscale.com survey of starting, median and top salaries for university graduates pegged Michigan Tech third in the nation among public research universities for the average starting salary of graduates. Payscale.com surveyed just over 1,300 colleges and universities—public and private—and more than 1.5 million employers. They were looking for return on investment, measured by the earning potential of graduates. The results placed Michigan Tech 13th for ROI among state schools, with a typical starting salary of $61,000. The financial analysis website also ranked Michigan Tech graduates 19th in the nation for mid-career salaries.