Lansing, Michigan Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Lansing, Michigan shows: median public in-state tuition $19,520 (+254.1% vs national median) median graduate debt $15,740 (+17.2% vs U.S.) 8,539 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 5 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 8,539 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $19,520 (+254.1% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $15,524 (+55.8% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $15,740 (+17.2% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,004
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 36.0%
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Lansing, Michigan—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Michigan and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Lansing vs Michigan & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, Michigan | $19,520 | $15,524 | $15,740 | 36.0% | 8,539 |
| Michigan (state median) | $5,445 | $7,368 | $13,000 | 55.5% | 368,899 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Lansing, Michigan vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, Michigan | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Michigan (state median) | $55,123 | 91.3% | 78.1% | 5.5% | — | 69.5% | 0.46 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Michigan (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, Michigan | $19,520 | $15,524 | $15,740 | 36.0% | 8,539 | N/A | N/A |
| Ann Arbor | $17,736 | $16,694 | $16,405 | 70.4% | 42,746 | $69,862 | 91.7% |
| East Lansing | $16,458 | $19,680 | $9,833 | 80.7% | 41,771 | $67,253 | 93.6% |
| Detroit | $19,655 | $13,999 | $17,125 | 66.9% | 27,782 | $53,493 | 89.2% |
| Grand Rapids | $24,466 | $17,707 | $21,389 | 61.9% | 20,279 | $48,449 | 89.9% |
| Kalamazoo | $15,252 | $15,273 | $26,000 | 66.8% | 18,794 | $59,576 | 91.1% |
| Warren | $14,063 | $10,522 | $9,500 | N/A | 14,113 | N/A | N/A |
| Flint | $14,704 | $14,344 | $15,406 | 55.6% | 11,021 | $74,026 | 92.4% |
| Mount Pleasant | $8,745 | $11,949 | $27,000 | 58.7% | 10,249 | $55,874 | 93.4% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Lansing, Michigan vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Lansing, Michigan median in-state tuition is $19,520, +254.1% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Lansing, Michigan vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Lansing, Michigan is $15,740 (+17.2% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,004.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Lansing, Michigan median public in-state tuition is $19,520, about +254.1% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is +247.0%.
Median graduate debt is $15,740 (+17.2% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Lansing, Michigan is 36.0% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Lansing?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 5 campuses in Lansing, Michigan with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Lansing?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Lansing is $19,520 and median net price is $15,524. For Michigan overall, medians are $5,445 and $7,368; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Lansing?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Lansing is N/A vs $55,123 for Michigan and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Lansing colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Lansing is $15,740 vs $13,000 for Michigan and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Lansing?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 5 campuses in Lansing, Michigan, 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ (1).
Sources & related
- Michigan college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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