Educational Attainment
Degrees held by adults.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502MI).
| Indicator | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 32.0 | 35.0 |
- •Ann Arbor is one of the most educated cities in the U.S., with over 60% of adults holding a bachelor's degree.
Schools
K-12 school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
1989–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-pupil spending (USD) | 14000 | 15600 |
- •Michigan has one of the largest shares of charter school students in the country, near 10% of K-12 enrollment.
Universities
Higher education.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| College enrollment (thousands) | 490 | 18600 |
- •The University of Michigan runs the largest research budget of any public university in the United States.
Graduation Rates
Completion of high school.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate (%) | 81.5 | 87.0 |
- •Michigan's Reconnect and Achievement Scholarship programs made community college tuition-free for most residents in 2024.
Student Enrollment
Students in the system.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (M) | 1.43 | 49.5 |
- •K-12 enrollment in Michigan has fallen by more than 250,000 students since 2003.
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class staffing.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1989–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1989–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.4 |
- •Michigan teacher salaries rank in the top 15 nationally, but class sizes are larger than the U.S. average.