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Best Colleges for Education in Michigan

The best colleges for a Education degree in Michigan, led by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in Michigan?

Based on our rankings, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the top-ranked college for Education in Michigan. Other top choices include Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University, Wayne State University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $32,778 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $59,570 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

• University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI · $83,648/yr (rank #1)
• Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI · $67,253/yr (rank #2)
• University of Michigan-Dearborn — Dearborn, MI · $59,649/yr (rank #3)
• Oakland University — Rochester Hills, MI · $58,612/yr (rank #4)
• Hope College — Holland, MI · $58,427/yr (rank #5)

1. 1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI · 15.6% acceptance · SAT 1,465 · $60,946 tuition · 93% grad rate
2. 2. Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI · 84.8% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $43,842 tuition · 81% grad rate
3. 3. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,156 · $32,037 tuition · 58% grad rate
4. 4. Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo, MI · 84.6% acceptance · $19,034 tuition · 58% grad rate
5. 5. Hope College — Holland, MI · 79.2% acceptance · SAT 1,249 · $41,970 tuition · 80% grad rate
6. 6. University of Michigan-Dearborn — Dearborn, MI · 55.6% acceptance · SAT 1,115 · $32,896 tuition · 58% grad rate
7. 7. Saginaw Valley State University — University Center, MI · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $30,450 tuition · 48% grad rate
8. 8. University of Michigan-Flint — Flint, MI · 70.5% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $28,320 tuition · 40% grad rate
9. 9. Oakland University — Rochester Hills, MI · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $23,188 tuition · 58% grad rate
10. 10. Central Michigan University — Mount Pleasant, MI · 89.8% acceptance · SAT 1,091 · $14,760 tuition · 59% grad rate
11. 11. Calvin University — Grand Rapids, MI · 70.9% acceptance · SAT 1,233 · $39,350 tuition · 74% grad rate
12. 12. Adrian College — Adrian, MI · 72.5% acceptance · SAT 1,034 · $41,684 tuition · 48% grad rate
13. 13. Albion College — Albion, MI · 80.7% acceptance · $56,950 tuition · 62% grad rate
14. 14. Alma College — Alma, MI · 57% acceptance · $49,552 tuition · 63% grad rate
15. 15. Ferris State University — Big Rapids, MI · 91.4% acceptance · SAT 1,012 · $14,778 tuition · 47% grad rate
16. 16. Eastern Michigan University — Ypsilanti, MI · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $16,240 tuition · 46% grad rate
17. 17. Northern Michigan University — Marquette, MI · 84% acceptance · $19,773 tuition · 52% grad rate
18. 18. Cornerstone University — Grand Rapids, MI · 77.8% acceptance · $23,000 tuition · 62% grad rate
19. 19. Spring Arbor University — Spring Arbor, MI · 51.5% acceptance · SAT 1,170 · $34,014 tuition · 64% grad rate

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