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General Education Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 714 students earned their General Education degrees in MI.

A General Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Michigan

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 359
Master’s Degree 295
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Associate Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Michigan

1,130 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Michigan

General Education grads earn an average of $76,650 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at UM Flint.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. 70% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#6

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,573 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $36,917 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,036 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

#10

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,499 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

General Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Education Professors 13% $72,650

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