Is Michigan State University worth it?
Michigan State University is a public, four-year institution in East Lansing, Michigan (small city). It awarded 12,632 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biology sciences, psychology and advertising.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,898
Median earnings 4 years after
$74,093
Median earnings 10 years after
$67,253
Average net price
$19,680
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
12,632
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
40,922
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First professional | $62,864 | $130,503 | 843 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $71,253 | $91,187 | 558 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $45,158 | $69,300 | 552 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,390 | $60,807 | 515 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $53,352 | $62,675 | 370 |
| Law | First professional | $67,554 | $96,342 | 363 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,164 | $56,040 | 360 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $68,103 | $102,017 | 352 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $117,756 | $142,927 | 334 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,435 | $64,018 | 328 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $54,013 | $79,428 | 303 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,081 | $80,129 | 295 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,259 | $97,946 | 289 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $28,045 | $67,290 | 258 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $57,275 | $90,453 | 258 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 580 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 486 |
| Advertising | Bachelor's | 449 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 398 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 369 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Bachelor's | 342 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 297 |
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | Doctoral professional practice | 273 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 262 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 257 |
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Sources: federal figures for Michigan State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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