Best master's in reading and literacy in Michigan

Education (subject specific) master’s graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $50,340 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our education (subject specific) graduate rankings cover 8 of the 11 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 86% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to education (subject specific). Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Michigan | #70 in Reading and literacy nationally

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Economic score 0.49

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,454

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $29,126

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Michigan | #103 in Reading and literacy nationally

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Economic score 0.62

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $51,989

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $32,754

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Michigan | #110 in Reading and literacy nationally

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Economic score 0.65

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $44,324

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $24,856

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Michigan | #116 in Reading and literacy nationally

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Economic score 0.71

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $50,496

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $34,956

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Michigan | #126 in Reading and literacy nationally

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Economic score 0.77

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,570

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,450

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Michigan | #134 in Reading and literacy nationally

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Economic score 0.84

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,797

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,538

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in reading and literacy in Michigan?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in reading and literacy is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in reading and literacy earn in Michigan?

Salary

$50,340

The median master's degree in reading and literacy graduate earns $50,340 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in reading and literacy cost in Michigan?

Net cost

$16,938

The average annual cost of a master's degree in reading and literacy is $16,938. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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