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2023 Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan

19 Schools Ranked
$26,713 Avg Student Debt

A business student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Michigan to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
75 Total Awards
$15,644 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Central Michigan University the most popular school in Michigan for business students working on their graduate certificate. Central Michigan is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 75 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Central Michigan. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
59 Total Awards
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davenport University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 59 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Davenport University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
30 Total Awards
$25,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,014 Avg Student Debt

The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Michigan. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the large public school handed out 30 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $20,014 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

U-M does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
25 Total Awards
$16,672 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 19 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It awarded 25 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Eastern Michigan. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
24 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Madonna University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 24 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Madonna. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
22 Total Awards
$18,937 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Wayne State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
21 Total Awards

Oakland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Oakland is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Oakland does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
20 Total Awards

Ferris State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan that handed out 20 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ferris does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
20 Total Awards

Michigan State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 20 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Michigan State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Michigan State University Report

#10

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
6 Total Awards
$18,436 Average Tuition & Fees

Lawrence Technological University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Located in Southfield, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

Lawrence Tech does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
4 Total Awards
$12,681 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Flint came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Flint, Michigan, and it awarded 4 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

UM Flint does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Michigan - Flint Report

#12

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
3 Total Awards

University of Detroit Mercy came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Detroit Mercy. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Detroit Mercy Report

#13

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
2 Total Awards
$16,926 Average Tuition & Fees

Walsh College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Walsh is located in Troy, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Walsh. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#14

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$46,807 Avg Student Debt

Baker College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $46,807 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Baker College does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Baker College Report

#14

Kettering University

Flint, Michigan

Kettering University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list.

Kettering does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Calvin University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking.

One thing to take note of is that Calvin does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 44% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Calvin University Report

#14

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
$22,981 Average Tuition & Fees

Michigan Technological University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking.

One thing to take note of is that Michigan Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 30% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
$17,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list.

WMU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

Grand Valley State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs.

GVSU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Grand Valley State University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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