Best education-grades & methods colleges in Michigan

Education-grades & methods bachelor graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $41,078 3 years after graduation. This places Michigan graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, education-grades & methods graduates earn 28% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our education-grades & methods rankings cover 16 of the 20 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 85% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Michigan | #72 in Education nationally
Economic score 7.11

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Cost $16,792

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,900

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Michigan | #106 in Education nationally
Economic score 8.92

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Cost $10,658

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,652

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Michigan | #111 in Education nationally
Economic score 9.10

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Cost $12,102

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,451

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Michigan | #120 in Education nationally

Hope College

Holland, Michigan

Economic score 9.45

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Cost $23,985

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,184

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Michigan | #137 in Education nationally

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 10.63

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Cost $12,812

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,392

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Michigan | #140 in Education nationally

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Economic score 10.93

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Cost $11,561

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,390

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Michigan | #160 in Education nationally

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Economic score 11.90

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Cost $14,055

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,706

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Michigan | #171 in Education nationally

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Economic score 12.54

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Cost $12,614

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,787

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Michigan | #211 in Education nationally

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Economic score 15.35

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Cost $15,472

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,207

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Michigan | #234 in Education nationally

Alma College

Alma, Michigan

Economic score 17.34

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Cost $23,074

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,720

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Michigan | #239 in Education nationally

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Economic score 17.63

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Cost $14,630

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,126

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Michigan | #253 in Education nationally

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Economic score 18.89

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Cost $19,884

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,327

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Michigan | #256 in Education nationally

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 19.46

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Cost $23,621

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,024

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

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#14 in Michigan | #300 in Education nationally

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 25.17

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Cost $20,959

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $39,879

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Michigan | #368 in Education nationally

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Economic score 52.86

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Cost $16,723

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $37,995

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan

Economic score 16.49

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Cost $12,920

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,676

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 33%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.