Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan · Public · 40,922 undergraduates
Of 132 programs with reported earnings, 130 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 218 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,068 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,830 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,521 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,703 |
| $110k and up | $28,546 |
| All families (average) | $19,680 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $69,300 | +$34,491 | clears the bar | $22,605 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,018 | +$29,209 | clears the bar | $25,175 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,040 | +$21,231 | clears the bar | $23,630 | 1.1 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $130,503 | +$95,694 | clears the bar | $251,502 | 2.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,807 | +$25,998 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $91,187 | +$56,378 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $102,017 | +$67,208 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $67,290 | +$32,481 | clears the bar | $24,580 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $142,927 | +$108,118 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $116,905 | +$82,096 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,946 | +$63,137 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $79,428 | +$44,619 | clears the bar | $22,231 | 0.5 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $58,046 | +$23,237 | clears the bar | $24,232 | 1 yr |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $96,342 | +$61,533 | clears the bar | $103,630 | 1.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $62,715 | +$27,906 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 132 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.