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Economics Schools in Michigan

1,322 students earned Economics degrees in Michigan in the <nil> 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 1,132
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
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: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.1%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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
93% Graduation Rate
50,278 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,792 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,086.

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
49,659 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,701 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,919 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,592 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Albion College

Albion
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,523 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,094 a year.

#4

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,602 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,340 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $40,440.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
18,266 Total Students

A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $19,195. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 64% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,227 Total Students

An average student at Detroit Mercy will pay a net price of $17,121. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#9

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,257 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,281.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,331 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. In their early career, UM Dearborn grads earn an average salary of $48,168.

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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