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Education Schools in Michigan

6,051 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,724
Master’s Degree 2,315
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 341
Post-Master’s Certificate 341
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 322
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 322
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 322
Associate Degree 237
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 93
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 93
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 78.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058. Graduates earn an average $50,137 after graduation.

567 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

561 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
555 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,007. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year.

488 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

456 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
428 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $14,878. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Saginaw Valley State University will pay a net price of $14,279. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,904 a year.

#10

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,573 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Education, Training, and Library Workers 16% $31,160
Business Professors 15% $93,440
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $53,120
Biological Science Professors 15% $87,500
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 15% $33,370
Psychology Professors 14% $86,780
Education Professors 13% $72,650
Environmental Science Professors 13% $0
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Preschool Teachers 12% $31,390
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $48,010
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 11% $78,120
Education Administrators 11% $67,500
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $98,670
Social Sciences Professors 11% $75,000
Coaches and Scouts 11% $35,580
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $72,870
Instructional Coordinators 10% $65,540
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $93,740
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $73,650
History Professors 10% $76,050
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 9% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $83,990
Librarians 9% $50,430
Economics Professors 9% $103,650
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $58,930
Sociology Professors 8% $81,000
Agricultural Sciences Professors 8% $112,110
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $0
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Special Education Teachers 8% $69,370
Teacher Assistants 8% $26,240
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $35,110
Multimedia Collections Specialists 7% $44,340
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $93,530
Geography Professors 6% $80,080
Computer Science Professors 6% $96,920
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,950
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Elementary School Teachers 6% $63,480
Special Education Professors 6% $63,180
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $66,240
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,400
Technical Education High School Teachers 5% $66,860
Social Scientists 4% $72,620
Technical Education Teachers 4% $62,140
Vocational Education Professors 1% $55,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Psychology 4,292
Social Sciences 4,213
Communication & Journalism 3,555
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 962
History 614
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 320
Library Science 172

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