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General Education Schools in Michigan

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

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Michigan

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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

There are 1,130 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Michigan

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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. This public school has an average net price of $17,356.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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

A typical student attending UM Flint will pay a net price of $12,689. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UM Flint grads earn an average salary of $40,995.

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

Graduates earn an average $46,193 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

#6

Calvin University

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

This private school has an average net price of $26,082. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

Aquinas College Michigan

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

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,917 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,127.

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

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $21,434. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

#10

Lake Michigan College

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

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,378. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

General Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,460
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,338
Educational Administration 877
Special Education 607
Curriculum & Instruction 314
Instructional Media Design 230
Student Counseling 185
Teaching English or French 121

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