Michigan State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Michigan State University at a glance

• 40,922

  students enrolled

• 12,780

  degrees and certificates a year

• 81%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,680

  average net price a year

  Tuition $16,930 in state, $43,700 out of state

• $55,084

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $67,253

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Michigan State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Michigan State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ingham County, where the college is.

• 264

  open professional jobs

• 27

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Ingham County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $64,354

  median household income

  Ingham County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (32 open), sales (24 open), operations (19 open), marketing (8 open), human resources (24 open).

Hiring most: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow (12), Auto-Owners Insurance (8), Delta Dental of Michigan (7), TEKsystems (6), Kaav (5), Army National Guard Units (4), Creative Financial Staffing (4), Samprasoft (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (71), Finance (32), Data & Analytics (24), Human Resources (24), Sales (24), Operations (19). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Area Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board.

• Capital Area Michigan Works! Service Center - Ingram CountyLansing · 517-492-5500 · N/A

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Michigan

• University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · 34,177 students
• Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · 18,854 students
• Wayne State UniversityDetroit · 15,587 students
• Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · 12,568 students
• Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · 12,351 students
• Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · 10,055 students

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Common questions

How big is Michigan State University?

Michigan State University enrolls about 40,922 students and is a public 4-year institution in East Lansing, Michigan. It awards about 12,780 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Michigan State University?

81% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Michigan State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,084 six years after entry and $67,253 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Michigan State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Michigan State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Michigan State University?

264 open professional jobs are listed in Ingham County, 27 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow has the most openings.