Compare 7 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $53,861.
With top graduates earning $64,986, Business/Commerce, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Kalamazoo College's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $64,986, well above the state average of $53,861. Close behind, Saginaw Valley State University delivers $58,706 while Davenport University reaches $57,180. These outcomes show regional programs competing effectively regardless of overall institutional rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kalamazoo CollegePrivate | $64,986 | 42 | $26,077 | Good | $49,500 | High |
| #2 | $58,706 | 27 | $25,000 | Good | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $57,180 | 83 | $26,000 | Good | $18,037 | Challenging |
| #4 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $56,029 | 64 | $22,750 | Good | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #5 | $53,872 | 37 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $53,326 | 26 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $32,925 | 11 | $23,250 | High | $23,414 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
