Michigan State Student Outcomes

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
East Lansing, MI
4.5 6 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

78% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

77% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for Michigan State University
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	48% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	73% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	77% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Michigan State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Michigan State University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,000 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Michigan State University
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$42,700 per year
after 7 years	$47,300 per year
after 8 years	$52,100 per year
after 9 years	$54,300 per year
after 10 years	$60,000 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Michigan State University students who are working and no longer in school is $60,000, which is 75% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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