Where To Go: Michigan’s Top 10 Colleges To Attend in 2023

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions a young adult can make. While every school has their individual merits and specialties, we can all agree that some degrees hold more weight that others when it comes to applying for jobs after you graduate.

That choice can be hard, and you don't have to make it alone. In order to help college-bound seniors and their parents choose the best schools, WalletHub compared over 900 higher-education institutions across the U.S. based on 30 key measures. Those included Student Selectivity, Cost & Financing and Career Outcomes. The data set ranges from student-faculty ratio to graduation rate to post-attendance median salary.

Because we all know that having a degree is important, but if you can't use it to get a job after school, you're going to have an expensive four year adventure in the rear view.

Here are the top 10 colleges in the state of Michigan for students in 2023

10. Madonna University

Madonna University is a private Catholic university in Livonia, Michigan.

9. Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan and is a private Free Methodist University.

8. University of Detroit Mercy

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan. It is sponsored by both the Society of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy.

7. Michigan State University

One of Michigan's largest schools, is a leading research university with strong programs in criminal justice and computer science.

6. Wayne State University

Another leading research university in Detroit, as well as the third biggest school in Michigan. They have a strong medical program.

5. Kettering University

Kettering University is a private university in Flint, Michigan. It offers bachelor of science and master’s degrees in STEM and business fields.

4. Albion College

Albion College is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with majors in subjects including Anthropology and Environmental Sciences.

3. Calvin University

Calvin University s a private Christian University in Grand Rapids. They offer a large number of majors from media, to health, marketing and HR.

2. Michigan Technological University

You get a lot of bang for your buck, which is why Michigan Technological University ranked so high on the list. With 125 programs and an average cost of only $15,000 it's worth looking into. It also pays to go there, because they ranked third in Post-Attendance Median Salary.

1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Michigan's biggest university is a clear cut winner when it comes to being one of the best choices for where to get your higher education.While more difficult to get into, they have a 96% graduation rate and an average cost of $15,000 after aid.

So while the choice depends on your situation, may this help you decide what to do in the next phase of your life.