Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

at Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $39,988/yr starting out — that's 33% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 8.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $19,680/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $87,192 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$32,198/yr

Starting Salary

$39,988

Finish Rate

80.7%

Household Income

$32,198/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $19,680/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,518/yr)

4 Years Total

$128,792

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$87,192

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$399,880

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$87,192

Pays for Itself In

8.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+33%

Ahead After 10 Years

$312,688

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed15.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.4/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.