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#17 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
46 Colleges
$73,863 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 28,604 students received a graduate degree in Michigan, making it rank #17 in the nation in terms of graduations. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $18,466 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $21,295 per year.

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
$26,226 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. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $25,894 $52,124
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $332 $332
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,395 $2,853

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$20,382 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Michigan State ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 3,886 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 State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $20,202 $39,696
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $180 $180
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $842 $1,654

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$19,789 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wayne State ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 3,031 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 Wayne State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,682 $38,299
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,107 $2,107
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $737 $1,596

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,392 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Central Michigan handed out 1,874 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 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 Central Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,942 $15,942
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $735 $735

#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$18,462 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

WMU handed out 1,398 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. 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 Western Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,539 $26,308
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $923 $923
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $731 $1,096

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$20,016 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Oakland ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 1,133 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 Oakland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $20,016 $24,648
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $834 $1,027

#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,967 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Eastern Michigan handed out 1,116 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 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 Eastern Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,857 $29,277
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $937 $1,627

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$18,456 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, GVSU ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 1,065 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 Grand Valley State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,456 $18,456
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $769 $769

#9

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,626 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 $21,626 $21,626
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,751 $1,751

#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$15,290 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UM Dearborn handed out 779 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 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 - Dearborn

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,890 $26,546
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $870 $1,546

#11

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,488 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Spring Arbor handed out 682 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 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 Spring Arbor University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,198 $8,198
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $290 $290
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $684 $684

#12

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$23,867 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Michigan Tech handed out 611 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 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 Michigan Technological University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,607 $23,607
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $260 $260
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,312 $1,312

#13

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,610 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Andrews University was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 512 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 Andrews University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $26,580 $26,580
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,030 $1,030
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,329 $1,329

#14

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,264 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Davenport University handed out 497 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 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 Davenport University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,262 $17,262
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,002 $1,002
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $959 $959

#15

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$13,264 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Michigan - Flint was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 468 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 University of Michigan - Flint

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,740 $18,376
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $524 $524
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $708 $1,021

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,080 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 437 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,440 $14,440
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $640 $640
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,200 $1,200

#17

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$8,532 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Ferris handed out 434 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 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 Ferris State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,532 $8,532
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $711 $711

#18

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,157 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Walsh ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 389 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 Walsh College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,632 $16,632
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $525 $525
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $924 $924

#19

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,362 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 46 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Saginaw Valley State University ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 307 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 Saginaw Valley State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,362 $30,778
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $682 $1,282

#20

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,374 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lawrence Technological University was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 292 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 Lawrence Technological University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,774 $18,774
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,341 $1,341

#21

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,830 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 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 Madonna University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,830 $16,830
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $935 $935

#22

Kettering University

Flint, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,582 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Kettering handed out 202 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 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 Kettering University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,582 $14,582
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $911 $911

#23

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,760 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Baker College was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 180 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 Baker College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,510 $12,510
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $250 $250
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#24

Cornerstone University

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

In 2021, Cornerstone handed out 176 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 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 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
$11,028 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northern Michigan University was ranked the #25 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 159 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 Northern Michigan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,176 $13,632
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $852 $852
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $636 $852

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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