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Education in Michigan

Education Schools in Michigan

5,913 students earned Education degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,949
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 312
Post-Master’s Certificate 298
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 298

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 201,210 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Michigan

In this state, education grads earn an average of $75,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,449. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,472.

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#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
296 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $12,614. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,884. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 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.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
238 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan.

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235 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

74% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. A typical student attending Saginaw Valley State University will pay a net price of $11,561.

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Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $53,120
Preschool Teachers 12% $31,390
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Elementary School Teachers 6% $63,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Library Science 169

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