Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Public · 40,922 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$74K
In-state tuition
$17K
Out-of-state tuition
$45K
Graduation rate
80%
Acceptance rate
85%
Median debt
$16K
Borrowing rate
37%
Earnings (all students)
$61K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| ZIP | 48824-1046 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$34K
Federal aid / UG
$12K
Est. net price
$21K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1269 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| SAT math (median) | 610 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 520 |
| Undergraduate composition | 67% White · 7% Black · 7% Hispanic · 8% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.msu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $76K | $20K |
| Computer Engineering. | $75K | $20K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $72K | $20K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $71K | $21K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $70K | $22K |
| Materials Engineering. | $69K | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | $67K | $20K |
| Engineering, General. | $66K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $66K | $20K |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $66K | $20K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62K | $23K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $62K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MI
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $18K | 93% | $17K | $93K |
| Grand Valley State University | $16K | 65% | $15K | $60K |
| Wayne State University | $16K | 60% | $15K | $60K |
| Macomb Community College | $4K | — | $4K | $45K |
| Oakland Community College | $3K | — | $4K | $41K |
| Western Michigan University | $16K | 59% | $20K | $58K |
| Oakland University | $16K | 58% | $15K | $64K |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $4K | — | $5K | $44K |
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