Public Research University
Michigan State University
Public Research University in East Lansing, MI. Six-year graduation rate 81%. Median 10-year earnings $67,253.
Verdict Solid outcomes
Michigan State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$67,253
Median debt at grad
$23,250
Mobility score
1.4
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
81.2%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $67,253 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 81%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.35 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 81% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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