Education, General
Master's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI
$53,417Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,007Median earnings 4 years after
$59,977Median earnings 5 years after
$30,750Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at Michigan State University earn a median of $53,417 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $30,750, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin University Grand Rapids | $65,014 | — |
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids | $62,596 | — |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn | $60,795 | $25,894 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $57,003 | $39,626 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $56,399 | $27,438 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $52,160 | $38,082 |
| Siena Heights University Adrian | $47,499 | $53,958 |
Other programs at Michigan State University
- Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
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$104,677 - Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree
$100,429 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$99,526 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$96,585 - Pharmacology and ToxicologyMaster's degree
$93,234 - Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$92,232 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$86,192 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,934 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,874 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$82,912 - MarketingMaster's degree
$81,245 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,259 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$80,184 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,023 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,276 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$76,563 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$75,435
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from Michigan State University make?
The median salary is $53,417 one year after graduation and $59,977 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.