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Economics in Michigan

Economics Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 1,312 students earned their Economics degrees in MI.

In this state, Economics is the 34th most popular major out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 26,140 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Michigan

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $90,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 9 colleges in Michigan that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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Andrews University

Berrien Springs
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,876. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. 58% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055.

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

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,884.

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Central Michigan University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,630.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,472.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,283. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Political Science & Government 53
Anthropology 43
Geography & Cartography 42
Sociology 35
Other Social Sciences 10
General Social Sciences 6
Archeology 3
International Relations & Security 2

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