by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, Michigan State came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in education from Michigan State. This makes it the #102 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of education students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $40,045. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,820 for all education bachelor's degree recipients.
Education majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $48,644 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,746.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,747 for all education majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the education program at Michigan State is $381 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Michigan State. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 43 education students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Michigan State, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 144 |
| Educational Administration | 125 |
| Special Education | 90 |
| Instructional Media Design | 89 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
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