Baker College

Baker College's published cost of attendance is $24,526. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,976, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $11,362, middle-income families pay about $12,546, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $13,754, and higher-income families pay around $17,964.

Azimuth ranks Baker College #348 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Baker College uses the FAFSA to determine need-based aid eligibility, and financial aid packages typically combine grants, loans, and work-study. The difference between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated financial need through aid rather than requiring families to cover the full published cost.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,540; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,754, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Baker College earn median 4-year earnings of $53,754, placing Baker College in the 13.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,557 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Baker College in the 51.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Baker College #955 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Baker College's concentration in health-related fields.

Nursing is the largest program with 219 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,840, which is 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 182 students with median 4-year earnings of $65,591, at 1.0x the benchmark.

Health Administration and Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management round out the top programs, each delivering solid earnings outcomes aligned with their respective field benchmarks. This program mix — anchored in Health — positions graduates for stable, in-demand career pathways with earnings that meet or exceed national expectations for their fields.

Baker College's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied career fields. Nursing is the largest program with 219 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Health Administration, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, and Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 889 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in Health and related professional pathways. The highest-earning programs reflect the institution's health-professions focus.

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management leads with median earnings of $79,805 four years after enrollment across 50 graduates, followed by Nursing with median earnings of $77,840 and Business Administration with median earnings of $65,591. Accounting and General Studies round out the earnings leaders, with median earnings of $63,286 and $58,921 respectively.

These programs align with direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter healthcare, technical support, and administrative roles immediately after completion. Baker College's program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation in fields with stable labor-market demand.

The concentration in Health reflects both regional employer needs in Michigan and the institution's positioning as a career-focused private college. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with current workforce trends and hiring patterns.