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Economics Schools in Michigan

1,496 students earned Economics degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Michigan

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,262
Master’s Degree 186
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.3%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Michigan

There are 26,140 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $90,040, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

728 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

#4

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Albion College

Albion
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128. 95% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 69% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. In their early career, Detroit Mercy grads earn an average salary of $56,293. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#9

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,573 a year. 99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

A typical student attending UM Dearborn will pay a net price of $12,855. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

Economics Careers in MI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $61,280
Economics Professors 9% $103,650
Economists 8% $80,990
Managers 7% $95,390

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