密歇根的公立大学在经济活动中创造了45B美元, Michigan’s public universities generated $45B in economic activity, returning 28x state funding.

密歇根15所公立大学每年创造近450亿美元的经济活动, 支持130,000个就业机会, Michigan’s 15 public universities generated nearly $45 billion in annual economic activity, supporting 130,000 jobs and returning 28 times their $1.6 billion state funding, according to a new report. 这项研究由密歇根州立大学协会发布,强调各机构在推动创新、吸引投资和加强医疗保健、制造和技术等关键产业方面的作用。 The study, released by the Michigan Association of State Universities, highlights the institutions’ role in driving innovation, attracting investment, and strengthening key industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. 仅密歇根州立大学就捐助68亿美元,研究和学生支出主要驱动力。 Michigan State University alone contributed $6.8 billion, with research and student spending key drivers. 调查结果突显了公共高等教育在持续的预算辩论中的长期经济价值。 The findings underscore public higher education’s long-term economic value amid ongoing budget debates.