Median Earnings (1yr)
$65,014
82nd percentile
60th percentile in Michigan

Earnings Distribution

How Calvin University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (11 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids$38,670$65,014โ€”โ€”โ€”
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids$38,520$62,596โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn$14,944$60,795$61,730โ€”โ€”
University of Michigan-FlintFlint$14,014$57,003$75,312โ€”โ€”
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale$14,628$56,399$57,125โ€”โ€”
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing$15,988$53,417$54,204โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$56,157โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Calvin University, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.