Education at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 156 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in education earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State University Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 25 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $53,222 | $46,868 | #50 | $45,906 |
| 26 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $52,895 | $55,040 | #18 | $50,540 |
| 27 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,659 | $47,410 | #47 | $41,129 |
| 28 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $52,243 | $55,084 | #17 | $44,705 |
| 29 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $52,035 | $52,904 | #24 | $50,984 |
| 30 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $50,997 | $53,643 | #23 | — |
| 31 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $50,954 | $48,498 | #43 | $39,046 |
Other Education Credentials at Michigan State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,417 | $60,007 | $30,750 |
Other Majors at Michigan State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,705 one year after graduating and $52,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Michigan State University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.