From thick forests to delicious fruit farms to abundant water access, Michigan offers plenty in the way of outdoor beauty and activities. With over 10,000 inland lakes and bordering on four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan has more shoreline than any other state besides Alaska. Michigan also boasts Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, that connects the two parts of the state.
With so much water in the state, it’s no surprise that tourism, fishing, and water sports constitute a large portion of what keeps the economy going in Michigan. Healthy agricultural and forestry industries are also an important component, alongside the famous automobile manufacturing industry. In a report issued by Michigan Labor Market Information, in order to compete in the fastest growing and best paying jobs in the Michigan economy, education is the key. For those holding a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, not only does the unemployment rate drop significantly, but those with a Bachelor’s degree and work experience earn about four times as much as those with just a high school education.
One way to get this education so necessary to compete successfully in the Michigan job market is by attending a Christian university or Bible college. The Christian schools in Michigan offer several options for students, depending on what goals they want to meet. Larger university settings, such as at Cornerstone University or Spring Arbor University, offer both traditional degree programs or degree programs that are specifically Bible-centered. These schools may also offer Bachelor’s degrees as well as graduate level degrees. Smaller colleges, like William Tyndale College, may have fewer degree offerings, but may also provide opportunities for more theologically-based courses of study and have more one-on-one interaction. At all these schools in Michigan, students are almost certainly guaranteed to find on and off-campus activities rooted in a firm Christ-centered environment.
