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#17 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
46 Colleges
28,604 Yearly Graduations
$72,092 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Michigan is ranked #17 in the nation with 28,604 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Students who reside in Michigan can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $18,023 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $20,784.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
6,771 Yearly Degrees
$25,230 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, U-M handed out 6,771 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,902 $50,136
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $328 $328
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,340 $2,742

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
3,886 Yearly Degrees
$19,714 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Michigan State handed out 3,886 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Michigan State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,714 $38,638
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $817 $1,606

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
3,031 Yearly Degrees
$18,937 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Wayne State handed out 3,031 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wayne State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,920 $36,650
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,017 $2,017
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $705 $1,527

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,874 Yearly Degrees
$15,644 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Central Michigan ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 1,874 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Central Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,194 $15,194
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $682 $682

#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,398 Yearly Degrees
$17,807 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WMU ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 1,398 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,884 $25,325
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $923 $923
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $703 $1,055

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,133 Yearly Degrees
$19,323 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Oakland handed out 1,133 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Oakland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,323 $24,648
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $805 $1,027

#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,116 Yearly Degrees
$16,672 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Eastern Michigan ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 1,116 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,562 $28,708
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $920 $1,595

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,065 Yearly Degrees
$17,904 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, GVSU handed out 1,065 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Grand Valley State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,904 $17,904
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $746 $746

#9

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
865 Yearly Degrees
$21,276 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Detroit Mercy handed out 865 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Detroit Mercy

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,276 $21,276
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,700 $1,700

#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
779 Yearly Degrees
$14,510 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Michigan - Dearborn was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 779 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Michigan - Dearborn

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,110 $25,152
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $825 $1,465

#11

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
682 Yearly Degrees
$8,383 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Spring Arbor University was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 682 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Spring Arbor University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,093 $8,093
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $290 $290
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $676 $676

#12

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
611 Yearly Degrees
$22,981 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Michigan Tech ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 611 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Michigan Technological University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,725 $22,725
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $256 $256
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,263 $1,263

#13

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
512 Yearly Degrees
$29,630 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Andrews handed out 512 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Andrews University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,656 $28,656
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $974 $974
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,309 $1,309

#14

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
497 Yearly Degrees
$17,208 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Davenport University was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 497 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Davenport University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,308 $16,308
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $906 $906

#15

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
468 Yearly Degrees
$12,681 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UM Flint ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 468 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Michigan - Flint

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,227 $18,293
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $454 $454
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $679 $1,016

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
437 Yearly Degrees
$14,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

WMU-Cooley Law School handed out 437 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,400 $14,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $40 $40
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,200 $1,200

#17

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
434 Yearly Degrees
$8,232 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ferris State University was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 434 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ferris State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,232 $8,232
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $686 $686

#18

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
389 Yearly Degrees
$16,926 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Walsh handed out 389 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Walsh College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,401 $16,401
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $525 $525
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $884 $884

#19

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
307 Yearly Degrees
$15,748 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Saginaw Valley State University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 307 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saginaw Valley State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,748 $29,622
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $656 $1,234

#20

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
292 Yearly Degrees
$18,436 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Lawrence Tech ranked #20 in terms of popularity with 292 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lawrence Technological University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,836 $17,836
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,274 $1,274

#21

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
277 Yearly Degrees
$16,380 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Madonna handed out 277 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Madonna University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,380 $16,380
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $910 $910

#22

Kettering University

Flint, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
202 Yearly Degrees
$15,128 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Kettering ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 202 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kettering University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,128 $15,128
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $946 $946

#23

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
180 Yearly Degrees
$12,750 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Baker College handed out 180 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #23 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Baker College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,510 $12,510
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $240 $240
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#24

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
176 Yearly Degrees
$14,960 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Cornerstone handed out 176 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Cornerstone University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,160 $14,160
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $800 $800
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $590 $590

#25

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
159 Yearly Degrees
$10,612 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Northern Michigan University ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 159 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northern Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,792 $13,248
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $820 $820
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $612 $828

Other Michigan Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Northwood University 155
27 Siena Heights University 95
28 Calvin Theological Seminary 91
29 Cleary University 83
30 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 77
31 Michigan School of Psychology 72
32 Calvin University 69
33 Cranbrook Academy of Art 65
34 Western Theological Seminary 59
35 Adrian College 54
36 Concordia University, Ann Arbor 46
37 Sacred Heart Major Seminary 44
38 Aquinas College Michigan 36
39 Olivet College 34
40 Grace Christian University 22
41 Rochester University 17
42 Hillsdale College 15
43 Ecumenical Theological Seminary 14
44 College for Creative Studies 12
45 Kuyper College 2
46 Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit 1

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