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Michigan Teaching Colleges

58 Colleges
$68,234 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,153 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly teaching graduations, Michigan is ranked #17 in the country with 5,939 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $17,059 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $20,834 a year.

An estimated 39% of college students in Michigan take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,288 per year.

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#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$17,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Michigan State University is 49,695, of which 38,491 students are undergraduates and of those, 34,588 are full-time. Michigan State has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,138 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,084 during the early-career years.

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#2

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,978 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,405 undergraduates at GVSU, of which 18,013 are full-time, and there are 23,350 students altogether. For undergraduates at GVSU, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Roughly 51% of students at GVSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,572 a year.

Students who graduate from GVSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,840 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#3

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,260 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Eastern Michigan University is 16,294, of which 13,572 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,630 are full-time. It takes the average Eastern Michigan undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

51% of Eastern Michigan students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,529 a year.

Students who graduate from Eastern Michigan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,148 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,312 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,311 students at Central Michigan in total, 13,031 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,271 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Central Michigan is 4.7 years.

Roughly 81% of students at Central Michigan take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,099 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,567 during the early-career years.

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#5

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$15,464 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Wayne State University is 26,241, of which 17,503 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,407 are full-time. For undergraduates at Wayne State, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Roughly 32% of students at Wayne State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,437 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,207 during the early-career years.

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#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$15,298 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,887 students at WMU in total, 15,969 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,296 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WMU is 4.6 years.

54% of WMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,367 a year.

Students who graduate from WMU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,356 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$16,429 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,100 undergraduates at Oakland, of which 12,057 are full-time, and there are 18,552 students altogether. For undergraduates at Oakland, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,672 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Oakland is $49,017.

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#8

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$18,309 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 47,907 students at U-M in total, 31,329 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,851 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,470 a year.

Students who graduate from U-M with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $73,762 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$12,240 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,028 students at Saginaw Valley State University in total, 7,203 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,016 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Saginaw Valley State University is 4.8 years.

54% of Saginaw Valley State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,170 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,530 during the early-career years.

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#10

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,670 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,307 students at Calvin in total, 3,181 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,914 are full-time. For undergraduates at Calvin, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,486 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Calvin is $48,039.

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#11

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$13,622 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,368 students at Northern Michigan University in total, 6,734 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,880 are full-time. It takes the average Northern Michigan University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 58% of students at Northern Michigan University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,609 a year.

Students who graduate from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,996 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,246 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,165 students at Ferris in total, 9,929 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,127 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Ferris is 4.5 years.

Roughly 52% of students at Ferris take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,868 a year.

Students who graduate from Ferris with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,339 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$13,566 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Michigan - Flint is 6,829, of which 5,424 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,300 are full-time. For undergraduates at UM Flint, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

41% of UM Flint students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,054 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,453 during the early-career years.

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#14

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$14,944 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,725 undergraduates at UM Dearborn, of which 5,012 are full-time, and there are 8,783 students altogether. It takes the average UM Dearborn undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 29% of students at UM Dearborn take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,720 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UM Dearborn is $50,389.

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#15

Hope College

Holland, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,670 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,908 full-time undergraduates at Hope, and 3,061 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Hope. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,428 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Hope is $49,727.

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#16

Rochester Christian University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,938 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rochester Christian University is 1,231, of which 1,198 students are undergraduates and of those, 745 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

85% of RCU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,856 a year.

Students who graduate from RCU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,813 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,580 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,118 students at Spring Arbor in total, 1,350 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 968 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,050 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Spring Arbor is $45,592.

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#18

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,100 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Cornerstone University is 1,917, of which 1,461 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,024 are full-time. For undergraduates at Cornerstone, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 54% of students at Cornerstone take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,525 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,598 during the early-career years.

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#19

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$5,452 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,051 full-time undergraduates at Henry Ford College, and 11,345 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,077 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Henry Ford College is $28,100.

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#20

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Aquinas College Michigan is 1,517, of which 1,372 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,129 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Aquinas College Michigan is 4.3 years.

Roughly 50% of students at Aquinas College Michigan take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,805 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aquinas College Michigan is $40,161.

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#21

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
$4,584 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,140 students at Washtenaw Community College in total, 3,076 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Washtenaw Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,709 a year.

Students who graduate from Washtenaw Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,799 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concordia University, Ann Arbor is 1,165, of which 1,002 students are undergraduates and of those, 871 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 68% of students at Concordia University, Ann Arbor take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,313 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concordia University, Ann Arbor is $49,761.

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#23

Alma College

Alma, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,435 students at Alma in total, 1,386 are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Alma, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,882 a year.

Students who graduate from Alma with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,720 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,710 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Andrews University is 3,162, of which 1,579 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,258 are full-time. For undergraduates at Andrews, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,522 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,254 during the early-career years.

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#24

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Madonna University is 2,792, of which 2,291 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,570 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Madonna is 4.6 years.

Roughly 66% of students at Madonna take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,448 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Madonna is $49,871.

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Other Michigan Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Adrian College 32
26 Bay Mills Community College 32
28 Siena Heights University 31
29 Baker College 27
30 Lake Superior State University 22
31 Davenport University 18
32 Albion College 14
33 Lansing Community College 12
33 Muskegon Community College 12
35 Alpena Community College 10
35 Kalamazoo Valley Community College 10
37 Michigan Technological University 9
38 Montcalm Community College 8
39 Kellogg Community College 7
39 Mid Michigan College 7
41 University of Detroit Mercy 5
41 Gogebic Community College 5
41 Lake Michigan College 5
41 Southwestern Michigan College 5
41 Wayne County Community College District 5
46 Monroe County Community College 3
47 Delta College 1
47 Grand Rapids Community College 1
47 Lawrence Technological University 1
47 West Shore Community College 1
47 Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College 1
52 Mott Community College 0
52 Great Lakes Christian College 0
52 Macomb Community College 0
52 North Central Michigan College 0
52 Northwestern Michigan College 0
52 Kuyper College 0
52 Schoolcraft College 0

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