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Michigan Business Colleges

75 Colleges
23,330 Yearly Graduations
$66,452 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,467 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Michigan ranked #10 in the nation for business degrees handed out in 2021. Around 23,330 students received some type of diploma that year. Michigan colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $16,613 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $19,553 per year.

An estimated 47% of college students in Michigan take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,617 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
3,346 Yearly Degrees
$15,966 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 38,491 undergraduates at Michigan State, of which 34,588 are full-time, and there are 49,695 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,718 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Michigan State is $50,137.

#2

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
2,389 Yearly Degrees
$17,193 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 31,329 undergraduates at U-M, of which 29,851 are full-time, and there are 47,907 students altogether. U-M has a freshman retention rate of 96%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 26% of students who apply get accepted. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

28% of U-M students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,324 a year. U-M has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,027 during the early-career years.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,727 Yearly Degrees
$13,094 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 17,311 students at Central Michigan in total, 13,031 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,271 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 79% of students at Central Michigan take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,330 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Central Michigan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,092 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,725 Yearly Degrees
$13,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Grand Valley State University is 23,350, of which 20,405 students are undergraduates and of those, 18,013 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at GVSU is 4.5 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

57% of GVSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,701 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GVSU is $42,033.

#5

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,595 Yearly Degrees
$15,199 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 26,241 students at Wayne State in total, 17,503 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,407 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Wayne State is 4.7 years.

About 69% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 61% are women.

47% of Wayne State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,197 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,269 during the early-career years.

#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
1,121 Yearly Degrees
$13,434 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 15,969 undergraduates at WMU, of which 13,296 are full-time, and there are 19,887 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 85%. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,965 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WMU is $40,533.

#7

Northwood University

Midland, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
953 Yearly Degrees
$30,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,541 students at Northwood in total, 2,254 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,358 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Northwood is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Around 67% of accepted students are men, and 33% are women.

90% of Northwood students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,704 a year. Northwood has a 4.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwood is $49,169.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
851 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 18,552 students at Oakland in total, 15,100 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 12,057 are full-time. For undergraduates at Oakland, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Approximately 48% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,856 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,445 during the early-career years.

#9

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
811 Yearly Degrees
$15,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Eastern Michigan University is 16,294, of which 13,572 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,630 are full-time. It takes the average Eastern Michigan undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

59% of Eastern Michigan students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,768 a year. Eastern Michigan has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,128 during the early-career years.

#10

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
780 Yearly Degrees
$20,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,127 students at Davenport University in total, 4,999 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,408 are full-time. It takes the average Davenport University undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $12,776 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Davenport University is $34,703.

#11

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
601 Yearly Degrees
$20,310 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Walsh College is 1,744, of which 722 students are undergraduates and of those, 78 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,242 during the early-career years.

#12

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
585 Yearly Degrees
$13,188 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,929 undergraduates at Ferris, of which 7,127 are full-time, and there are 11,165 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 82%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,608 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,412 during the early-career years.

#13

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
532 Yearly Degrees
$13,816 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Michigan - Dearborn is 8,783, of which 6,725 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,012 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UM Dearborn is 4.8 years.

About 68% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 53% are women.

Roughly 35% of students at UM Dearborn take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,687 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UM Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,193 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
496 Yearly Degrees
$12,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,028 students at Baker College in total, 5,680 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,170 are full-time. It takes the average Baker College undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

About 54% of students who apply get accepted. Around 26% of accepted students are men, and 74% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,122 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Baker College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,841 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
304 Yearly Degrees
$5,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Oakland Community College is 14,511, which includes 4,239 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,222 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Oakland Community College is $28,642.

#16

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
290 Yearly Degrees
$6,090 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 16,736 students at Macomb Community College in total, 5,341 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

14% of Macomb Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,245 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.7% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Macomb Community College is $31,631.

#17

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
286 Yearly Degrees
$11,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,203 undergraduates at Saginaw Valley State University, of which 6,016 are full-time, and there are 8,028 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Saginaw Valley State University is 4.8 years.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Roughly 61% of students at Saginaw Valley State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,262 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Saginaw Valley State University is $38,904.

#18

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
281 Yearly Degrees
$12,322 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,424 undergraduates at UM Flint, of which 3,300 are full-time, and there are 6,829 students altogether. It takes the average UM Flint undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

About 77% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

53% of UM Flint students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,655 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UM Flint is $40,995.

#19

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
269 Yearly Degrees
$13,206 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Northern Michigan University is 7,368, of which 6,734 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,880 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 64% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,804 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northern Michigan University is $35,323.

#20

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
234 Yearly Degrees
$5,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Henry Ford College is 11,345, which includes 4,051 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,468 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Henry Ford College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,679 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
233 Yearly Degrees
$5,494 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,084 full-time undergraduates at Schoolcraft College, and 8,116 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $2,767 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Schoolcraft College is $32,795.

#22

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
206 Yearly Degrees
$28,502 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,036 students at Siena Heights University in total, 1,841 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,123 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Siena Heights University is 4.4 years.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 49% are men and 51% are women.

71% of Siena Heights University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,581 a year. Siena Heights University has a 5.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,146 during the early-career years.

#23

Cleary University

Howell, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
201 Yearly Degrees
$22,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Cleary University is 658, of which 509 students are undergraduates and of those, 392 are full-time. It takes the average Cleary College undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 65%. Around 60% of accepted students are men, and 40% are women.

86% of Cleary College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,989 a year. Cleary College has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Cleary College is $48,709.

#24

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public Public vs. Private
199 Yearly Degrees
$4,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 11,140 students at Washtenaw Community College in total, 3,076 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Washtenaw Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,814 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.8% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Washtenaw Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,342 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
184 Yearly Degrees
$27,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Cornerstone University is 1,917, of which 1,461 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,024 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Cornerstone. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

89% of Cornerstone students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,119 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,194 during the early-career years.

Other Michigan Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Calvin University 163
27 University of Detroit Mercy 162
28 Madonna University 161
29 Spring Arbor University 159
30 Kettering University 154
31 Hope College 152
32 Michigan Technological University 150
33 Grand Rapids Community College 133
34 Adrian College 118
35 Lansing Community College 108
36 Aquinas College Michigan 95
37 Lawrence Technological University 86
38 Andrews University 82
39 Hillsdale College 79
39 Albion College 79
39 Kalamazoo College 79
42 Olivet College 77
43 Delta College 75
44 Kellogg Community College 74
45 Mid Michigan College 72
46 Lake Superior State University 66
47 Jackson College 64
48 Mott Community College 63
49 Wayne County Community College District 55
49 Kalamazoo Valley Community College 55
51 Alma College 49
52 Alpena Community College 42
53 Rochester University 40
54 Bay de Noc Community College 37
55 Monroe County Community College 36
56 Lake Michigan College 35
57 Concordia University, Ann Arbor 34
58 St Clair County Community College 33
59 Grace Christian University 32
59 Southwestern Michigan College 32
61 Montcalm Community College 31
62 West Shore Community College 21
63 Finlandia University 18
63 Gogebic Community College 18
65 North Central Michigan College 16
65 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School 16
67 Northwestern Michigan College 15
68 Muskegon Community College 14
68 Kuyper College 14
70 Glen Oaks Community College 11
71 Bay Mills Community College 9
71 Kirtland Community College 9
73 Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College 3
73 Great Lakes Christian College 3
75 Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College 2

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