East Lansing, MI · Public
Michigan State University
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About this college
Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, MI. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.
Who it serves
Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.
Programs with graduate earnings
8
Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year
$19,680
Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value
Rated by program
Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes
Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$42,513
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$44,933
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
$12,000
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$38,974
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
High
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$34,270
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$62,457
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.6× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$21,879
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
$7,500
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Agricultural and Food Products Processing.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Food Science and Technology.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
N/A
Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Est. total cost
$39,163
Net price × program length
Median debt
N/A
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Affordability
What does this cost for a family like mine?
Family income Average net price per year
$0–$30,000 $7,068 $30,001–$48,000 $10,830 $48,001–$75,000 $16,521 $75,001–$110,000 $22,703 $110,001+ $28,546
How the fit ratings work
Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.
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