Compare 23 Auditing. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $58,416.
The highest-earning Auditing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $29K earnings gap across 23 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Michigan programs show graduates earning between $46,406 and $75,633—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Michigan State University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $75,633, followed closely by Hope College at $75,233. The state average sits at $58,416, showing how top programs outperform by nearly $17K. Even Calvin University at third place delivers $70,257—demonstrating that multiple Michigan programs exceed state benchmarks significantly.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Michigan State graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 6.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Oakland University leads with a 12.5% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $75,633 | 231 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Hope CollegePrivate | $75,233 | 28 | $26,800 | Excellent | $48,059 | Challenging |
| #3 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $70,257 | 46 | $23,250 | Excellent | $33,900 | Manageable |
| #4 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $69,885 | 98 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #5 | $65,971 | 90 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $64,563 | 63 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,132 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $64,391 | 142 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $63,643 | 124 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $62,911 | 116 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #10 | Albion CollegePrivate | $62,632 | 12 | $27,000 | Good | $32,317 | Challenging |
| #11 | $62,291 | 61 | $25,000 | Good | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Northwood UniversityPrivate | $61,165 | 99 | $20,842 | Excellent | $21,265 | Manageable |
| #13 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $58,967 | 83 | $26,000 | Good | $18,037 | Manageable |
| #14 | $58,212 | 36 | $25,000 | Good | $12,953 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $55,826 | 36 | $21,000 | Good | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #16 | $53,372 | 100 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Baker CollegePrivate | $50,380 | 53 | $25,000 | Manageable | $9,540 | Manageable |
| #18 | $48,226 | 31 | $21,474 | Good | $17,287 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Spring Arbor UniversityPrivate | $46,673 | 10 | $26,375 | Manageable | $18,988 | High |
| #20 | Siena Heights UniversityPrivate | $46,406 | 33 | $18,750 | Good | $17,192 | Challenging |
| #21 | Cleary UniversityPrivate | $43,665 | 17 | $19,500 | Manageable | $13,687 | Challenging |
| #22 | $41,917 | 11 | $23,250 | Manageable | $23,414 | High | |
| #23 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $41,338 | 17 | $23,000 | Manageable | $24,361 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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