Best Education Programs in Michigan (2026)
Education programs in Michigan prepare students for K-12 teaching, special education, and educational leadership. The schools below are ranked by program strength, certification pass rates (where available), and net price — important for a field where starting salaries are modest.
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#1
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$14,362/yr
Median Earnings
$92,832
Grad Rate
93%
Education Share
0.7%
#2
Hope College
Holland, MI
Net Price
$26,392/yr
Median Earnings
$65,961
Grad Rate
79%
Education Share
10.3%
#3
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Net Price
$21,322/yr
Median Earnings
$74,168
Grad Rate
81%
Education Share
2.3%
#4
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,122/yr
Median Earnings
$60,411
Grad Rate
75%
Education Share
10.2%
#5
Alma College
Alma, MI
Net Price
$24,918/yr
Median Earnings
$59,874
Grad Rate
65%
Education Share
13.0%
#6
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Net Price
$17,201/yr
Median Earnings
$59,879
Grad Rate
59%
Education Share
13.0%
#7
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MI
Net Price
$7,903/yr
Median Earnings
$35,881
Grad Rate
31%
Education Share
51.5%
#8
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Net Price
$29,164/yr
Median Earnings
$59,582
Grad Rate
71%
Education Share
2.9%
#9
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Net Price
$19,227/yr
Median Earnings
$56,715
Grad Rate
63%
Education Share
11.1%
#10
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Net Price
$16,495/yr
Median Earnings
$60,120
Grad Rate
66%
Education Share
5.5%
#11
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Net Price
$7,863/yr
Median Earnings
$66,897
Grad Rate
59%
Education Share
4.3%
#12
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$18,028/yr
Median Earnings
$52,119
Grad Rate
62%
Education Share
11.9%
#13
Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$18,100/yr
Median Earnings
$50,729
Grad Rate
43%
Education Share
26.7%
#14
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$11,815/yr
Median Earnings
$63,565
Grad Rate
58%
Education Share
5.4%
#15
Albion College
Albion, MI
Net Price
$14,673/yr
Median Earnings
$64,083
Grad Rate
59%
Education Share
3.6%
#16
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,630/yr
Median Earnings
$53,667
Grad Rate
61%
Education Share
9.0%
#17
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
Net Price
$14,792/yr
Median Earnings
$60,349
Grad Rate
56%
Education Share
6.5%
#18
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$13,902/yr
Median Earnings
$57,828
Grad Rate
58%
Education Share
6.3%
#19
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$11,212/yr
Median Earnings
$59,525
Grad Rate
59%
Education Share
3.7%
#20
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$29,819/yr
Median Earnings
$61,992
Grad Rate
48%
Education Share
10.4%
#21
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Net Price
$12,147/yr
Median Earnings
$55,838
Grad Rate
49%
Education Share
12.7%
#22
College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$32,332/yr
Median Earnings
$54,082
Grad Rate
62%
Education Share
1.8%
#23
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$18,630/yr
Median Earnings
$61,544
Grad Rate
49%
Education Share
4.0%
#24
Adrian College
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$31,986/yr
Median Earnings
$56,860
Grad Rate
50%
Education Share
6.6%
#25
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Net Price
$9,782/yr
Median Earnings
$55,573
Grad Rate
50%
Education Share
6.5%
Why a Education degree?
Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Common career paths: Elementary Teacher · Special Education Teacher · High School Teacher · School Counselor · Principal/Administrator
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000
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