Economics at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Studying Online at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan State University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,199 |
| 2 years | $48,823 |
| 3 years | $58,138 |
| 4 years | $71,300 |
| 5 years | $81,373 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $71,300, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $24,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Michigan State University
This Economics program at Michigan State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 203 |
| Quantitative Economics | 77 |
| Other Economics | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.