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Education Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 2,978 students earned their Education degrees in MI.

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

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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 2,315
Post-Master’s Certificate 341
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 341
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 322
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 322
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 322
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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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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:

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing
551 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

#2

Eastern Michigan University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
296 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $13,449. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#4

Western Michigan University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371.

#5

Wayne State University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962. 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.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
238 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. This public school has an average net price of $16,007. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Grand Valley State University

Allendale
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#8

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,027 a year. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#9

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,279. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Education, Training, and Library Workers 16% $31,160
Business Professors 15% $93,440
Biological Science Professors 15% $87,500
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $53,120
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 15% $33,370
Psychology Professors 14% $86,780
Education Professors 13% $72,650
Environmental Science Professors 13% $0
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Preschool Teachers 12% $31,390
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $48,010
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 11% $78,120
Education Administrators 11% $67,500
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $98,670
Coaches and Scouts 11% $35,580
Social Sciences Professors 11% $75,000
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $72,870
Instructional Coordinators 10% $65,540
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $93,740
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $73,650
History Professors 10% $76,050
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 9% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $83,990
Economics Professors 9% $103,650
Librarians 9% $50,430
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $58,930
Sociology Professors 8% $81,000
Agricultural Sciences Professors 8% $112,110
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $0
Teacher Assistants 8% $26,240
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Special Education Teachers 8% $69,370
Multimedia Collections Specialists 7% $44,340
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $93,530
Geography Professors 6% $80,080
Computer Science Professors 6% $96,920
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,950
Elementary School Teachers 6% $63,480
Special Education Professors 6% $63,180
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $66,240
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,400
Technical Education High School Teachers 5% $66,860
Social Scientists 4% $72,620
Technical Education Teachers 4% $62,140
Vocational Education Professors 1% $55,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Psychology 745
Social Sciences 441
Communication & Journalism 298
Library Science 169
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
History 64
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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