Michigan Colleges & Universities


Michigan's economy is diversifying from a heavy reliance on manufacturing to include emerging industires such as green technology and film. Train for these growing careers at one of the many colleges and universities in Michigan.

Michigan Colleges and Universities: Train for Careers in Emerging Industries
Michigan is the only U.S. state made up entirely of two peninsulas: a lower peninsula (which residents call "the mitten" because of its shape) and the upper peninsula (known as The U.P.). The peninsulas--which sit in the middle of four out of the five Great Lakes--are linked together by the Mackinac Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges.

Michigan: Center of U.S. Auto World
Despite the U.S. auto industry's troubles, Michigan remains the center of automobile manufacturing in the United States. Michigan also leads in manufacturing prepared cereals, airplane parts, chemicals, machine tools, refrigerators, furniture and hardware.

The state ranks 4th nationally in high tech workers and comes in at 7th for its share of scientific and engineering jobs. Still, Michigan's statewide unemployment (as of November 2009) is at 14.7 percent, higher than the national average of 10 percent, due to the extensive auto industry layoffs and outsourcing of manufacturing jobs abroad.

Emerging Industries in Michigan
Michigan's bright spots are the new emerging industries: film-making, green technology, homeland security, and defense work. The state's attempt to become the "Hollywood of the North" is gaining traction: figures from the Michigan Film Office report that a total of 50 projects were filmed in the state in 2009, including the movie "Up in the Air," which featured George Clooney and was shot on location at a Detroit airport.

Why Attend Michigan Schools?
Michigan colleges and universities range from large, top-ranked public universities to small liberal arts colleges. Students who attend Michigan colleges and universities have access to the state's renowned academic center in Ann Arbor.

Not only do you get a great education when you attend college in Michigan, but you'll be in the midst of some of the most incredible outdoor sports in the country ranging from ranging from water sports, thousands of miles of hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling trails.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Southfield

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Grand Rapids, Troy

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Novi

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • International Academy of Design and Technology

     Campus Locations: Troy

    Prepare for a creative career in design, technology or business at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Convenient campus locations across the United States.

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  • Kaplan Career Institute

     Campus Locations: Dearborn, Dearborn, Detroit, Detroit

    Kaplan Career Institute provides affordable, career-focused programs designed to meet the demands of your busy life. Choose from flexible day or evening classes.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Canton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Flint, Grand Rapids, Swartz Creek, Troy

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • Academy of Court Reporting

     Campus Locations: Clawson

    The Academy of Court Reporting can train you for a challenging career in today’s legal system. Our graduates have gone on to work at government agencies, law firms, hospitals, and more.

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  • Cornerstone University

     Campus Locations: Grand Rapids

    Take the next step forward in your life and career. Cornerstone University’s Professional and Graduate Studies program has been designed to make earning your college degree convenient, efficient, and affordable. Learn in small classes, with personalized instruction from expert instructors who work in the fields they teach.

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  • Everest Institute

     Campus Locations: Dearborn, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Southfield

    Take your career to a whole new level with training from Everest Institute. Programs are available in business, healthcare, or legal studies.

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Michigan Facts & Stats
State Website: http://www.michigan.gov/

Admission to Statehood: January 26, 1837 (26th)

Area: 250,941 km2 (11th)

Capital: Lansing

Population (as of 2000): 9,938,444 (8th)

Economy: Agriculture: Dairy products, apples, blueberries, cattle, vegetables, hogs, corn, nursery stock, soybeans; Industry: Motor vehicles and parts, machinery, fabricated metal products, food processing, chemical products, mining, tourism.

Largest City: Detroit

Animal: White-tailed Deer (since 1997)

Bird: American Robin (since 1931)

Citizens: "Michiganian" or "Michigander"; "Yooper" (or U.P.'er) for a resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula; "Trolls" (jokingly) for a residents of the lower peninsula because they "live below the Mackinac Bridge."

Gem: Isle Royale greenstone (since 1973, also called chlorastrolite)

Fossil: Mastodon (since 2000)

Flower: Apple Blossom (adopted in 1897, official in 1997)

Highest Point: Mt. Arvon; 1980 feet, 38th

Lowest Point: Shore of Lake Erie; 572 feet, 40th

Motto: Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice, or "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."

Nicknames: "The Wolverine State", "The Great Lakes State", "Mitten State", "Winter Water Wonderland"

Origin of Name: Derived from Lake Michigan, which in turn is believed to come from the Chippewa Indian word meicigama, meaning "great water".

Stone: Petoskey stone (since 1965)

Song: "Michigan, My Michigan", words by: Douglas M. Malloch

Sport / Hockey: Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

Sports / Baseball: Detroit Tigers (MLB)

Sports / Basketball: Detroit Pistons (NBA), Detroit Shock (WNBA)

Sports / Football: Detroit Lions (NFL)

Tree: White Pine (since 1955)
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