If you are a Spartan, or you’ve got one in your family, you may have a reason to puff out your chest today.
Michigan State University just landed in the top 10 of U.S. public universities for graduate employability in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026 from Times Higher Education. MSU came in at No. 9 among public schools and No. 34 overall in the country.
What this ranking actually measures
In other words, when someone sees an MSU graduate, they see someone who can step out into the world and get the job done.
While it isn’t just a prestige contest, it does highlight the Spartan pride and strength that the university offers. The ranking looks at several things that matter when you’re trying to turn a degree into a career: work expertise, graduate skills, academic performance, social impact, and leadership.
Why recruiters value MSU grads
MSU also says 93% of its bachelor’s degree recipients land jobs, and more than 65% of those grads stay employed right here in Michigan. That’s a great advantage for the state, and a reminder of the talent that goes into our hospitals, classrooms, labs, businesses, and everything in between.
What this means for students and parents
If you’re a current student, this may be the kind of headline you want to see, and it should add confidence in what you’re building at the school. And if you’re a parent paying tuition, this is the kind of report you hope for too — something that reassures you you’re investing in the right place…