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Best Education Colleges in Michigan

48 accredited institutions in Michigan offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

48
Colleges
8,937
Graduates/yr
31
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Education Programs in Michigan

1
PublicMaster's
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
798
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$15,200
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
735
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$13,862
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Michigan State University
East Lansing
705
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$16,930
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicMaster's
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
639
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$14,978
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
615
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$15,198
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicMaster's
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
588
Graduates/yr
18%
Acceptance
$17,977
In-State Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
576
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$16,429
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Wayne State University
Detroit
495
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$13,660
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
486
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$12,240
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
333
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$12,726
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
300
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$14,140
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
222
Graduates/yr
37%
Acceptance
$31,940
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$18,671
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hope College
Holland
213
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$37,240
Tuition
82%
Grad Rate
$14,835
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
210
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$14,544
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Calvin University
Grand Rapids
210
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$38,370
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$17,504
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rochester University
Rochester Hills
180
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$27,938
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$14,881
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicAssociate's
Henry Ford College
Dearborn
156
Graduates/yr
$4,656
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicMaster's
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
141
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$12,942
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
129
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$28,300
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,021
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
117
Graduates/yr
$4,224
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Adrian College
Adrian
99
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$39,280
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$18,619
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Alma College
Alma
90
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$47,160
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,595
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitMaster's
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
81
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$33,750
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$19,961
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids
78
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$37,720
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$11,203
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicBachelor's
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie
75
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$13,968
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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26
PublicAssociate's
Lansing Community College
Lansing
63
Graduates/yr
$7,020
In-State Tuition
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albion College
Albion
60
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$55,226
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$12,342
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Siena Heights University
Adrian
57
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$28,500
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$20,155
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitMaster's
Madonna University
Livonia
48
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$27,360
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$12,571
Net Price <$30K
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30
PublicAssociate's
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo
48
Graduates/yr
$6,420
In-State Tuition
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Baker College
Owosso
45
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$12,460
Tuition
25%
Grad Rate
$10,478
Net Price <$30K
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32
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac
45
Graduates/yr
$5,673
In-State Tuition
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33
PublicAssociate's
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
42
Graduates/yr
$5,340
In-State Tuition
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34
PublicAssociate's
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon
39
Graduates/yr
$9,720
In-State Tuition
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35
PublicAssociate's
Mid Michigan College
Harrison
33
Graduates/yr
$8,346
In-State Tuition
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36
Private NonprofitMaster's
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
33
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$22,272
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$17,260
Net Price <$30K
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37
Private NonprofitMaster's
Andrews University
Berrien Springs
27
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,400
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$19,730
Net Price <$30K
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38
PublicAssociate's
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood
24
Graduates/yr
$6,107
In-State Tuition
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39
PublicAssociate's
Monroe County Community College
Monroe
21
Graduates/yr
$6,638
In-State Tuition
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40
PublicAssociate's
Alpena Community College
Alpena
18
Graduates/yr
$7,485
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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41
PublicAssociate's
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
15
Graduates/yr
$5,100
In-State Tuition
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42
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
15
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$32,300
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$13,152
Net Price <$30K
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43
PublicAssociate's
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit
9
Graduates/yr
$2,909
In-State Tuition
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44
PublicAssociate's
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor
9
Graduates/yr
$7,500
In-State Tuition
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45
PublicAssociate's
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
6
Graduates/yr
$7,590
In-State Tuition
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46
PublicAssociate's
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
3
Graduates/yr
$7,200
In-State Tuition
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47
PublicAssociate's
Montcalm Community College
Sidney
3
Graduates/yr
$6,780
In-State Tuition
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48
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Kuyper College
Grand Rapids
3
Graduates/yr
34%
Acceptance
$26,390
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$16,529
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Education in Michigan

Michigan has 48 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 8,937 graduates annually. Of these, 31 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Michigan residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.