Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,244
70th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Michigan State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Michigan State University graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 70th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Michigan State University$60,244
University of Michigan-Dearborn$60,467$51,164
Central Michigan University$60,340$59,704
Oakland University$58,637$55,398
Wayne State University$56,759$53,561
Saginaw Valley State University$56,457$56,117
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$14,944$60,467
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$60,340
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$58,637
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$56,759
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$12,240$56,457

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.