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Economics Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 1,496 students earned their Economics degrees in MI.

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 1,262
Master’s Degree 186
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Associate Degree 3

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: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.3%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,027 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,269 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#4

Albion College

Albion
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Albion. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,127. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Detroit Mercy. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Calvin University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,082. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years.

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
Economics Professors 9% $103,650
Economists 8% $80,990
Survey Researchers 8% $55,840
Managers 7% $95,390

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
Criminology 150
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105

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