Earnings Distribution
How Michigan State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $63,355 | $61,723 | -3% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $65,005 | $71,126 | +9% |
| Madonna University | $59,352 | $66,821 | +13% |
| Central Michigan University | $62,488 | $66,471 | +6% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $66,408 | $65,145 | -2% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (22 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $63,355 | $61,723 | — | — |
 Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor | $34,200 | $66,408 | $65,145 | — | — |
 Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center | $12,240 | $65,005 | $71,126 | — | — |
 Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant | $14,190 | $62,488 | $66,471 | — | — |
 Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo | $15,298 | $61,758 | $59,085 | — | — |
 Wayne State UniversityDetroit | $14,297 | $59,602 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $60,279 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with educational administration and supervision graduates
Training and Development Managers
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Education Administrators, All Other
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 Michigan State University, approximately 20% 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.