Troy, Michigan Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Troy, Michigan shows: median public in-state tuition $18,215 (+230.5% vs national median) median 10-year earnings $82,243 (+51.4% vs U.S.) employment-outcome proxy 88.4% working & not enrolled at 8 years median graduate debt $12,776 (-4.9% vs U.S.) 1,450 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 5 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 1,450 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $18,215 (+230.5% vs U.S.)
- Median earnings 10 years after entry: $82,243 (+51.4% vs U.S.)
- Working & not enrolled (8-yr cohort proxy): 88.4% (+0.5 pp vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $18,013 (+80.7% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $12,776 (-4.9% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,004
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 100.0%
- Median first-year retention (full-time, 4-yr): 60.0%
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Troy, Michigan—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Michigan and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Troy vs Michigan & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, Michigan | $18,215 | $18,013 | $12,776 | 100.0% | 1,450 |
| Michigan (state median) | $5,445 | $7,368 | $13,000 | 55.5% | 368,899 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Troy, Michigan vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, Michigan | $82,243 | 88.4% | 60.0% | 2.9% | — | 72.1% | 0.23 |
| Michigan (state median) | $55,123 | 91.3% | 78.1% | 5.5% | — | 69.5% | 0.46 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Michigan (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, Michigan | $18,215 | $18,013 | $12,776 | 100.0% | 1,450 | $82,243 | 88.4% |
| Ann Arbor | $17,736 | $16,694 | $16,405 | 70.4% | 42,746 | $69,862 | 91.7% |
| East Lansing | $16,458 | $19,680 | $9,833 | 80.7% | 41,771 | $67,253 | 93.6% |
| Detroit | $19,655 | $13,999 | $17,125 | 66.9% | 27,782 | $53,493 | 89.2% |
| Grand Rapids | $24,466 | $17,707 | $21,389 | 61.9% | 20,279 | $48,449 | 89.9% |
| Kalamazoo | $15,252 | $15,273 | $26,000 | 66.8% | 18,794 | $59,576 | 91.1% |
| Warren | $14,063 | $10,522 | $9,500 | N/A | 14,113 | N/A | N/A |
| Flint | $14,704 | $14,344 | $15,406 | 55.6% | 11,021 | $74,026 | 92.4% |
| Mount Pleasant | $8,745 | $11,949 | $27,000 | 58.7% | 10,249 | $55,874 | 93.4% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by graduation rate (150% time)
Ranked by 150% time completion rate (4-year bachelor's-predominant institutions, enrollment ≥ 500). Higher rate = more students finishing within 150% of normal time.
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Rank 1, Graduation Rate, 100.0%, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by employment outcome (8 yrs after entry, working & not enrolled)
Ranked by share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled — a federal outcome proxy, not a verified job-placement rate. Enrollment ≥ 500.
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Rank 1, Employment Outcome, 86.5%, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 most selective colleges in Troy, Michigan (lowest admission rate)
Ranked by lowest admission rate (most selective first). Bachelor's-predominant four-year institutions with enrollment ≥ 500 and a reported admission rate.
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Rank 1, Admission Rate, 85.7%, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by entry-level earnings (1 yr post-completion, program)
Ranked by median program-level earnings one year after completion (highest first). Enrollment ≥ 300; reflects completers in reported CIP programs, not all entrants.
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Rank 1, Entry-Level Earnings, $83,188, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
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Rank 2, Entry-Level Earnings, $61,960, Walsh College
Walsh College
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by early-career earnings (4 yr post-completion, program)
Ranked by median program-level earnings four years after completion (highest first). Enrollment ≥ 300; program cohort, not institution-wide median.
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Rank 1, Early-Career Earnings, $96,132, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
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Rank 2, Early-Career Earnings, $91,273, Walsh College
Walsh College
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by mid-career earnings (6 yrs after entry)
Ranked by median earnings six years after entry (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.
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Rank 1, Mid-Career Earnings, $84,533, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by 8-year earnings (8 yrs after entry)
Ranked by median earnings eight years after entry (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.
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Rank 1, 8-Yr Earnings, $88,361, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by long-term earnings (10 yrs after entry)
Ranked by median earnings ten years after entry (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.
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Rank 1, 10-Yr Earnings, $92,405, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by 10-year ROI
Ranked by 10-year return on investment (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200 and a computed ROI in the EDsmart dataset.
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Rank 1, 10-Yr ROI, $307,779, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 most affordable colleges in Troy, Michigan (net price)
Ranked by lowest average net price (most affordable first). Uses overall net price, or mid-income bracket net price for public schools when available. Enrollment ≥ 300.
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Rank 1, Net Price, $28,045, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Top 10 colleges in Troy, Michigan by first-year retention (full-time)
Ranked by first-year, full-time retention rate (highest first). Bachelor's-predominant four-year institutions with enrollment ≥ 500.
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Rank 1, First-Year Retention, 60.0%, Chamberlain University-Michigan
Chamberlain University-Michigan
In-state tuition: Troy, Michigan vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Troy, Michigan median in-state tuition is $18,215, +230.5% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Troy, Michigan vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Troy, Michigan is $12,776 (-4.9% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,004.
Median earnings (10 years out): Troy, Michigan vs benchmarks
Payoff
Median earnings 10 years after entry for bachelor's-predominant campuses in Troy, Michigan center around $82,243 (+51.4% vs U.S.).
Median institution-level 10-year earnings. Source: College Scorecard.
Employment outcome proxy: Troy, Michigan vs benchmarks
Working & not enrolled
The share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled—our Scorecard employment proxy—is 88.4% at the median Troy, Michigan campus (+0.5 pp vs U.S.).
Percent of 8-year cohort working and not enrolled (not a formal placement rate).
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Troy, Michigan median public in-state tuition is $18,215, about +230.5% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is +223.8%.
Median graduate debt is $12,776 (-4.9% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Earnings, employment & retention
Among bachelor's-predominant campuses with ≥200 students, median 10-year earnings in Troy, Michigan are $82,243, about +51.4% vs the U.S. campus median ($54,323).
The median campus reports 88.4% of its 8-year cohort as working and not enrolled—our closest federal proxy to a placement rate. The U.S. campus median is 87.9% (+0.5 pp). Formal job-placement statistics are not published in Scorecard; treat this as a comparative outcome indicator, not a hire guarantee.
First-year, full-time retention at the median campus is 60.0% vs a U.S. median of 76.3%—a leading indicator for completion and time-to-degree.
Loan repayment indicators at the median campus: 2-yr default 2.9% (U.S. 5.0%); 3-yr repayment progress 72.1% (U.S. 73.7%). 3-yr default is omitted when most campuses report suppressed zeros.
Top employment-outcome campuses in this extract include Chamberlain University-Michigan (86.5%)—useful anchors for local reporting on where graduates are most often working rather than still enrolled.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Troy, Michigan is 100.0% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Troy?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 5 campuses in Troy, Michigan with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Troy?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Troy is $18,215 and median net price is $18,013. For Michigan overall, medians are $5,445 and $7,368; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Troy?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Troy is $82,243 vs $55,123 for Michigan and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Troy colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Troy is $12,776 vs $13,000 for Michigan and $13,432 nationally.
What are the best colleges in Troy?
EDsmart Data analysis: top campuses on this page include Chamberlain University-Michigan (graduation) and Chamberlain University-Michigan (10-yr earnings). See Top 10 lists for admission, affordability, and employment metrics.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Troy?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 5 College Scorecard campuses in Troy, Michigan, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Michigan college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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