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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate37 grads tracked

Systems Science and Theory at University of Michigan

Ranked 1st of 1 post-baccalaureate certificate programs in Systems Science and Theory by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$94,389
middle 50%: $63,082 – $163,027
Median · 5 years out
$134,767
middle 50%: $67,570 – $165,855
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Systems Science and Theory (post-baccalaureate certificate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Michigan's post-baccalaureate certificate program in Systems Science and Theory earn a median $94,389 one year after graduating, rising to $134,767 by year five. Figures are based on 37 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.2 yrs
≈ $3,421 total interest

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