Best History Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 14 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 416 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,692 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

Schools in MI

$28,692

MI Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Michigan

Public Schools (12)

$29,226

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$25,756

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Michigan produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Michigan, Ranked by Earnings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,870

Graduates: 104

Acceptance: 17.9%

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,971

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 82.0%

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public

$34,704

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,582

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 70.2%

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,671

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 83.9%

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public

$31,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,987

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 94.7%

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public

$26,933

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,235

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 84.7%

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 68.8%

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · Public

$29,995

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,425

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 72.9%

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,317

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 91.0%

#10

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,453

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 81.3%

#11

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI · Public

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public

$22,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,625

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 70.0%

#13

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 71.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Michigan?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #1 for History in Michigan with median graduate earnings of $29,250 within two years of graduation. There are 14 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Michigan?

History graduates in Michigan earn an average of $28,692 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Michigan?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the most selective History program in Michigan with an acceptance rate of 17.9%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 72.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Michigan?

In Michigan, private History programs produce average earnings of $25,756 vs $29,226 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Michigan

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $78,199 Computer Engineering $77,621 Industrial Engineering $73,496 Chemical Engineering $73,272 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $72,128 Materials Engineering $71,516 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $70,187 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $69,677

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.