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Education in Michigan

Education Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 5,913 students earned their Education degrees in MI.

An Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Michigan

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,905
Master’s Degree 1,949
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 312
Post-Master’s Certificate 298
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 298
Associate Degree 249
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 129
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Michigan

There are 201,210 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $75,020, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

767 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $19,449. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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567 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,545. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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561 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,472.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
555 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $14,630.

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488 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

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456 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $19,884. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
428 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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248 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. This public school has an average net price of $16,792. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,561. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years.

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Calvin University

Grand Rapids
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $53,120
Preschool Teachers 12% $31,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Elementary School Teachers 6% $63,480

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Library Science 172

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