Graduation Rate
Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
| Years | Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| within 4 years | 48% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 5 years | 73% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 6 years | 77% earned a bachelor degree |
A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Michigan State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Michigan State University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.
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Post Graduation Earnings
Average Salary After 10 Years
| Years | Average Earnings |
|---|---|
| after 6 years | $42,700 per year |
| after 7 years | $47,300 per year |
| after 8 years | $52,100 per year |
| after 9 years | $54,300 per year |
| after 10 years | $60,000 per year |
10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Michigan State University students who are working and no longer in school is $60,000, which is 75% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.
Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation
Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
Student Loan Repayment
Median Loan Payment
Percent of students actively repaying their loans
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171100 IPEDS survey data for Michigan State University.