Michigan Colleges, Universities, and
Schools
Pursuing your education in Michigan
means living in one of the country's most diverse states. Four of the inland seas
known as the Great Lakes touch the state. In fact, the waterways divide the state
into two distinct peninsulas. Much of the state's life, it's commerce and its enjoyments,
involve the Great Lakes in some way. The wide variety of landscapes found throughout
Michigan offer a wide choice of outdoors activities, from sailing to fishing, and
camping, rafting, hiking and biking. By the way, the imposing lakes Superior, Huron,
Erie and Michigan may dominate, but they are far from the only lakes in Michigan.
Map makers have found at least 11,000 others and they are still counting. The state's
geography is such that you are never more than 6 miles away from a lake, river or
stream. In addition to the outdoors, students at colleges and universities in Michigan
can take advantage of a wide range of cultural activities. Michigan is the state
that has been the traditional home of the American automobile industry. Many engineers
within that industry have been trained a t one of the many technical schools in Michigan.
The state is also the musical birthplace of the famous Motown sound and there are
ample opportunities to pursue a musical career at one of the many schools in Michigan.
A good high school education, followed by a college degree, is essential for career
advancement these days. Competition for jobs is fierce and even most manual jobs
now require a certification providing skill and experience.
Jobs requiring an associate degree are projected to grow 32 percent over the 2000-10
period; jobs requiring a post-secondary vocational award should grow 24.1 percent
(U.S. Department of Labor). Today, college graduates earn an average of 98% more
income than non-college-graduates. And the gap is widening. (Source: U.S. Department
of Commerce). Bachelor's and master's degrees, combined with experience, provide
the best route to success.
Michigan's educational slogan is "Learn todayÖlead tomorrow." A new and
ongoing initiative started in 2003 covering education from birth to university and
extensive educational information is available on all of these areas. The quest continues
to make decent, higher education possible and affordable for all.
The Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL) was created in 2001, with the
mission to enrich the quality of life for Michigan residents by providing access
to information, preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage, and fostering cultural
creativity. There is a wealth of cultural amenities throughout the state, and sports
facilities to suit every student. The continued growth of these areas, along with
a well-educated workforce, is seen as vital to the area's economic growth.
There are fifteen public colleges and universities and twenty-eight community colleges
serving the citizens of Michigan. Four universities and one tribal college are also
recognized as fulfilling the community college mission.
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