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 | $66,517 | $89,048 | +34% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $73,507 | $83,181 | +13% |
| Webster University | $87,550 | $79,305 | -9% |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $86,288 | $76,409 | -11% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $66,517 | $89,048 | — | — |
 California State University-Long BeachLong Beach | $7,008 | $92,422 | — | — | — |
 Webster UniversitySaint Louis | $30,730 | $87,550 | $79,305 | — | — |
 Massachusetts Maritime AcademyBuzzards Bay | $10,816 | $86,288 | $76,409 | — | — |
 Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond | $10,130 | $73,507 | $83,181 | — | — |
 Tiffin UniversityTiffin | $32,400 | $68,421 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $73,507 | — | — | — |
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.