Best Retail Management Schools Near Ypsilanti, MI (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ypsilanti, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering retail management programs. Ypsilanti has a population of about 19,937. Median household income is $44,141 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, the top-earning retail management-related role is Sales Manager at a median $148,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Retail Management Schools to Ypsilanti

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer retail management programs near Ypsilanti, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti. 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

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 2.7 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $3,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 29.5 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 2 year
21.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,079
Avg net price $7,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 32.9 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 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

#4

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI 58.5 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,206
Avg net price $5,437/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Plainwell, MI 98.5 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 2 year
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,376
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 115.4 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,377
Avg net price $8,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 137.1 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

West Shore Community College

Scottville, MI 183.3 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 2 year
41.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,115
Avg net price $1,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Retail Management Wages Near Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers$47,540Ann Arbor, MI$47,116
General and Operations Manager$106,000Ann Arbor, MI$105,055
Sales Manager$148,630Ann Arbor, MI$147,304

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.

Ypsilanti at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,937Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,141Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited retail management schools are near Ypsilanti, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering retail management programs near Ypsilanti. The closest is Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lansing Community College (58.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying retail management roles near Ypsilanti?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying retail management-related roles near Ypsilanti are: Sales Manager ($148,630), General and Operations Manager ($106,000), First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers ($47,540). 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 Ann Arbor instead of Ypsilanti?

Ann Arbor, MI is 6.1 miles from Ypsilanti and has its own set of local retail management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ypsilanti an affordable place to study retail management?

Ypsilanti’s median household income of $44,141 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ypsilanti:

Data verified: August 31, 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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