The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (StudentsReview) - Alumni College Reviews and salaries, job satisfaction, and comments

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UMich Alumni Salary over Time

The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Salary over time

UMich Salaries

$53,069	Starting Annual Salary
$158,958	10 Year Annual Salary

Said that UMich contributed

27.27%	75-100% to their career success
31.31%	50-75% to their career success
18.18%	25-50% to their career success
23.23%	0-25% to their career success

Had the employment status

8.08%	Self Employed
10.10%	Top Management
58.59%	White Collar workers
4.04%	Pink Collar workers
0.00%	Blue Collar workers
0.00%	Entry Level employees
19.19%	Unemployed.

Life Satisfaction

69.70%	Are satisfied with their current job.
68.69%	Said things are generally going well.
56.57%	Are still in the field they majored in in college.

Reputation & Preparedness

Help from Reputation	7.5
Preparedness for Real world	6.6

Most Frequently mentioned Graduate JobsManager (23), Engineer (12), Director (10), Analyst (8), Lab (7),

% went on to Graduate or Professional Ed.44%

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“... Now in my senior year, I receive calls where recruiters just say, "I will hire you based on your resume alone, now let's talk to see if you are ...Read full comment

“... Rather than teaching real world skills I've been taught almost strict theory ...Read full comment

“... Once you find your niche, I think happiness and success are imminent in your college career ...Read full comment

“... I began my college career at a small (1500 students), liberal arts school and ended up at the University of Michigan -- a giant school that's bu...Read full comment

“... I went on to graduate from at the top of my medical school class and have a successful career in academic medicine ...Read full comment

“... If you are interested in living anywhere other than the state of Michigan or if you want a professional career I would stay away from this unive...Read full comment

“... College is not just about school- it's important, but it's more important to participate in interesting activities that you will not be able to wh...Read full comment

“... Any time I need a dose of friendly people I head up to East Lansing To sum it all up, Michigan is great for your future career and has a ...Read full comment

“... A UM student will probably know more and will have worked much harder than his/her Ivy League counterpart, but the Ivy Leaguers are the entrepen...Read full comment

“... I am adding myself to that number as I find my out of state tuition could be used towards an actual art school as I wish to pursue a career in ar...Read full comment

“... The one good thing I can say about the school is that it looks good on your resume, other than that I don't know ...Read full comment

“... Good: Academic reputation Athletics, especially football Resources - libraries, career center, etc ...Read full comment

“... The result is generally a great education followed by excellent employment and/or graduate school opportunities ...Read full comment

“... This is particularly true of social science students, many of whome aren't looking for research or clinical careers, and whose ostensible purpos...Read full comment

“... It is your own personal drive to succeed and learn which will propel you in life and in your career ...Read full comment

“... Compared to school in Florida, I must say that it is significantly more demanding here, but when you get out of Michigan, you will know what work...Read full comment

“... Although no employer has ever asked me about the classes I took or my grades, I know that just listing my degree from the University of Michigan...Read full comment

“... I don't think I would be in the same position entering the work place without the credentials of having U of M on my resumee ...Read full comment

“... When told about the School of Art & Design, I was told that students would learn how to develop their OWN voice in the art world and gain useful k...Read full comment

“... Anyways if you want to have a life outside of your career, this college is not for you ...Read full comment

“... Many people respect the school, and graduation will guarantee success in future job opportunities, regardless ...Read full comment

“... I'm going negative, but I must say that I enjoyed my time in Ann Arbor and had a lot of friends (many of them out-of-state) who thrived at the s...Read full comment

“... And of course the job opportunities are fantastic ...Read full comment

“... So summer employment can be a challenge ...Read full comment

“... Get out of Ann Arbor, go to the real world, and enjoy life ...Read full comment