In a recent independent study, executives and hiring managers agreed that higher education is worth the investment of time and money. An additional question in the survey asked about the overall importance of a degree to someone's career.
Strong majorities of executives and hiring managers noted that it is either very important or absolutely essential for individuals today to complete a college education.
Complete research results and the report can be found here.
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During 2017, MICU began producing bi-weekly infographics to share data related to independent, non-profit higher education in Michigan. During our year-long analysis we found out that independent, non-profit colleges in Michigan provide incredible access and opportunity for their students while also making college affordable.
Please contact Colby Cesaro at MICU if you would like a hard copy of this report. ccesaro@micolleges.org
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Information for Aid Administrators about state aid programs including the Michigan Tuition Grant and Tuition Incentive Program can be found through MI Student Aid/Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) within the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Messages to Aid Administrators
SSG Programs
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U.S. Auto Loan Amounts Outpace Student Debt, But Fail to Deliver Similar Long-Term Value for Americans
Asset Values, Costs Vary Widely Over Short, Long Term
Michigan’s Independent Colleges and Universities (MICU) today released its comparison of U.S. automotive debt to student loan debt, and the results are striking.
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Pell Grants are federal need-based student grants that help students with financial need pay for college. The share of students with Pell Grants is typically an indicator of how accessible an institution is for students from a diverse array of family income situations.
As the economic landscape of Michigan has shifted, a greater number of students are in-need of aid. Independent colleges and universities have responded to student needs and are accessible to students of all income levels.
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In 2016, approximately 60,000 bachelor's degrees were awarded by four-year colleges and universities in Michigan. At both public and private, nonprofit institutions, about 35 percent of these degrees are in STEM fields including mathematics, biology, engineering, health sciences, physical sciences, and computer sciences.
While the share of overall STEM degrees awarded is the same for both public and private institutions, the share of those degrees earned by women is dramatically different.
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Earning a college degree is a long-term financial investment that also provides benefits in the short-term.
Income trajectories are strong for those with at least a bachelor’s degree compared to those who do not have one. Typical starting earnings in the U.S. for someone with a bachelor’s degree hover around $33,000 annually and this average grows each year a person with a degree is working and gaining more experience.
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Automotive debt is at an all-time high with the average outstanding debt per auto loan at close to $33,000, about the cost of a nicely-equipped Chevy Malibu. However, there is no public outcry about the rising amount of automotive loan debt.
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The State of Michigan Budget requires that all institutions provide students with information about meningitis and vaccination against the disease.
Please find your institution's document here.
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Obtaining a 4-year degree is essential for long-term success in today's economy. The Independent Indicators issue from March 6, 2018 highlights the $18,000 annual average wage premium for those with a 4-degree compared to a 2-year degree in Michigan.
Do Michigan's students recognize this difference and select a more valuable degree?
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