
7 Michigan Colleges Named the Best Ones to Work For
A huge survey of workers throughout Michigan has revealed the state's best employers, and seven of the state's Top 100 are colleges or universities.
Statista - in partnership with Forbes - surveyed more than 4 million employees nationwide, asking whether they'd recommend their employer to friends or family. Those surveyed are also asked their opinions of a selection of other employers in the same sector. Who's got the best reputation?
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Only employers with 500 or more employees were considered.
Seven Michigan colleges and universities ended up placing among the state's Top 100 employers, according to Statista. Let's take a look at those seven, and where they rank among Michigan employers of all kinds.
7. Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech in Houghton ranks as the 7th best education employer in Michigan, and 68th overall.
6. Michigan State
MSU in East Lansing came in 6th among the state's universities, and 63rd overall.
5. Eastern Michigan University
Michigan's 5th best education employer is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. The university ranks 62nd overall.

4. Wayne State
Detroit's Wayne State University ranks as the state's 4th best collegiate employer, and 60th in Michigan as a whole.
3. Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University in Allendale is the 50th best employer in Michigan, and the third best college.
2. Grand Rapids Community College
The only community college to make Michigan's list, Grand Rapids Community College ranks as the 2nd-best collegiate employer in the state. It's 23rd overall, all sectors considered.
1. University of Michigan
What did you expect? Of course the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor tops this list. U of M is also ranked the 7th most recommended employer in the state.
Wanna check out Statista's full list? It's here.
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