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Michigan Has 2 of the Top 100 Best Colleges in the U.S.

Author Anne Erickson
September 19th 2:06 PM
(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

In Michigan, we should pride ourselves on having some great colleges and universities. I went to Michigan State University, so I’m always happy to root for the Spartans and sport my green and white. Well, a new study is out, and it says that Michigan has two of the top 100 best colleges in the U.S.

The list comes from U.S. News and World Report. They’ve released their annual rankings of the best national universities. These numbers are new for 2024, so hot off the press. According to U.S. News and World Report, the methodology for the national university ranking is based on a selection of criteria, such as graduation rates, peer assessment and graduate performance. “Expert advice, rankings and data to help you navigate your education journey and find the best college for you,” they explain in the study.

No. 1 in the national universities category is Princeton University in Princeton, N.J. That school is followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at No. 2. Then, it’s Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Stanford University
Stanford, California, tied at No. 3. Finally, we have Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, at No. 5. Those are all very high-profile schools, so it’s not surprising to see them in the top five on this list.

Michigan Has 2 of the Top 100 Best Colleges in the U.S.

So, what about our state? Well, if you went to the University of Michigan, you have bragging rights, as they’re No. 21 on this list. Ttat’s the highest Michigan school on the list. But, you also have bragging rights if you went to Michigan State University, as it’s No. 60 on the list, tied with North Carolina State University. What’s cool is that M.S.U. actually went up 17 places from the previous rankings. Other Michigan schools that made the top 200 on the list include Michigan Technological University at No. 151 and the University of Detroit Mercy at No. 185.

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  • General & Operation Managers

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    The projected annual job openings amount to 6,545, offering an hourly wage spanning from $29 to $72. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 11.9%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor’s degree alongside relevant work experience.

  • Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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    The projected annual job openings amount to 7,635, offering an hourly wage spanning from $19 to $29. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 12.7%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a postsecondary nondegree award, short-term on-the-job training, or a license.

  • Sales Reps, Services, and Non-Technical Goods

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    The projected annual job openings amount to 8,240, offering an hourly wage spanning from $21 to $40. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 9.6%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include moderate on-the-job training.

  • Registered Nurses

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    The projected annual job openings amount to 6,345, offering an hourly wage spanning from $30 to $38. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 7.9%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor’s degree or s license.

  • Child, Family, & School Social Workers

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    The projected annual job openings amount to 1,420, offering an hourly wage spanning from $19 to $30. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 12%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor’s degree or s license.

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio. She started on the airwaves shortly after graduating from MSU. Anne has a passion for rock and metal, and she also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson! Anne covers the Detroit, Philadelphia and Las Vegas markets and beyond.
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