21 colleges · Michigan
Economics colleges in Michigan
21 colleges in Michigan offer a bachelor's degree in economics (13 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $53,030 a year after graduating, compared with $58,707 nationally.
All economics programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | 731 | $75,235 | $110,552 | $19,500 |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | 12 | $60,045 | $86,909 | n/a |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | 249 | $57,194 | $79,428 | $18,750 |
| Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI | 16 | $48,865 | $72,170 | n/a |
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | 15 | n/a | $71,874 | n/a |
| University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI | 11 | $60,950 | $69,884 | n/a |
| Albion CollegeAlbion, MI | 11 | $48,595 | $66,048 | n/a |
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | 11 | n/a | $65,174 | n/a |
| Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI | 17 | $46,428 | $63,972 | n/a |
| Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI | 17 | n/a | $52,179 | n/a |
| Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | 3 | n/a | $48,169 | n/a |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | 10 | $46,806 | n/a | n/a |
| Alma CollegeAlma, MI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | 41 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hope CollegeHolland, MI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Michigan offer economics?
21 colleges in Michigan awarded bachelor's degrees in economics in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 13 of them public.
Where do economics graduates earn the most in Michigan?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with median earnings of $110,552 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Economics nationwide · All colleges in Michigan
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.