Michigan State University Data & Information Overview
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How Does Michigan State University Stack Up?
2026 College Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Michigan State University was awarded 874 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Overall Ranking
College Factual ranked Michigan State University as #114 out of 5,192 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Michigan State University is also ranked #2 on the Best Colleges in Michigan list.
See all of the rankings for Michigan State University.
How Much Money Do Michigan State University Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University make about $53,747 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Michigan State University students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
