Education, General master's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Michigan-FlintFlint · Debt not reported$75,8892University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn · Debt not reported$72,4823University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · Debt not reported$63,5774Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids · Debt not reported$62,8335Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · Debt not reported$60,2636Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · Debt not reported$60,0077Siena Heights UniversityAdrian · Debt not reported$56,552
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $79,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,080–$109,200
- State employment
- 1,140
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | $75,889 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn | $72,482 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $63,577 | Not available |
| 4 | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids | $62,833 | Not available |
| 5 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $60,263 | Not available |
| 6 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $60,007 | Not available |
| 7 | Siena Heights University | Adrian | $56,552 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Michigan
What do Education, General master's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,833 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Flint has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.