Best Financial Planning Schools Near Portage, MI (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Portage, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering financial planning programs, with tuition ranging from $39,350 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Portage has a population of about 49,015. Median household income is $79,529 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area, the top-earning financial planning-related role is Financial Managers at a median $130,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Planning Schools to Portage

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial planning programs near Portage, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Portage city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Portage. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 5.8 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI 38.0 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,907
Avg net price $21,393/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 50.4 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 53.0 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 67.7 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 81.2 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,504
Avg net price $25,368/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cleary University

Howell, MI 91.3 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,186
Avg net price $22,143/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,102
Out‑of‑state$26,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 104.6 miles from Portage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan financial planning page.

Financial Planning Wages Near Portage

Portage is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area (BLS area code 28020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Personal Financial Advisors $77,890 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $82,162
Financial Managers $130,760 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $137,932
Financial and Investment Analysts $79,440 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $83,797
Accountants and Auditors $77,140 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $81,371
Financial Examiners $71,050 MI statewide $74,947
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,690 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,074
Loan Officers $72,330 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,297
Credit Counselors $46,850 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $49,420

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Portage at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,015 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,529 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 48.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial planning schools are near Portage, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering financial planning programs near Portage. The closest is Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI (5.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (67.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial planning roles near Portage?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial planning-related roles near Portage are: Financial Managers ($130,760), Financial and Investment Analysts ($79,440), Personal Financial Advisors ($77,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kalamazoo instead of Portage?

Kalamazoo, MI is 5.2 miles from Portage and has its own set of local financial planning programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Portage an affordable place to study financial planning?

Portage’s median household income of $79,529 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portage while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Portage

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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