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Economics in Michigan

Economics Schools in Michigan

1,312 students earned Economics degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

An Economics major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,095
Master’s Degree 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Associate Degree 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Michigan

26,140 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Michigan

Economics grads earn an average of $90,040 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

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

A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792. 74% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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

94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,449.

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

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Albion College

Albion
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Albion.

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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Hillsdale College.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,472.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

An average student at Detroit Mercy will pay a net price of $16,196. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Detroit Mercy.

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Calvin University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Calvin. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years.

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Economics Careers in MI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $61,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Political Science & Government 1,044
Sociology 551
Anthropology 254
General Social Sciences 230
International Relations & Security 213
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105
Urban Studies 20

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