After high school, you’re ready to start the next chapter of your life.

But what is that chapter?

For most people, it’s college. College is a time for the education you need to get that dream job that you’ve always wanted.

College Choice, an online publication that reviews and ranks colleges, put together a list of the top colleges in Michigan.

Managing Editor of College Choice, Mr. Christian Amondson, said, “While the Great Recession hit Michigan’s, and especially Detroit’s, economy pretty hard, the state is most definitely on the rebound.”

“This, along with the bevy of other successful industries like high-tech, research and development, agriculture, and transportation, mean that the job prospects for college graduates are quite good. Your job after college might seem like a distant concern, but in four or five years, you’ll be thanking your past self for considering it now.”

Here are College Choice’s top five colleges in Michigan.

5. Albion College

Albion is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1835.

The average net price for this college is around $23,620.

The college identifies with the United Methodist Church and offers many different areas of study, including pre-professional programs in law, engineering, and medicine.

There are also over 100 study-abroad programs in place at Albion.

This school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

If you want a small, private school, perhaps Albion College is best for you.

4. Andrews University

This is another private college, but it is affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist church.

At Andrews, there are over 130 undergraduate and 70 graduate programs.

There are also study-abroad programs at this university.

It is also accredited by the NCACS, and the average net cost of this school is around $23,620.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1, making this another small college.

Again, if you’re looking for a small, private school, Andrews could be an option.

3. Kalamazoo College

Yet another private college, Kalamazoo College is a liberal arts college founded in 1833.

This college is accredited by the NCACS and has produced more Peace Corps volunteers than any other colleges throughout the United States.

With 28 undergraduate and 11 interdisciplinary majors, Kalamazoo College is rated one of the best colleges for experiential learning by news associations such as U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, and the Washington Post.

This school follows the “K Plan,” a program enforced by all learning institutions in the Kalamazoo area. This program requires that students attend seminars, know a second language, study abroad, and complete a project for their major in order to graduate. The school also requires service learning as a graduation requirement.

The average net price of this college is $26,064.

If you want a well-rounded education at a small, private school, Kalamazoo College may be for you.

2. Michigan State University

As an obvious top-five college, Michigan State University is a public university founded in 1855 in East Lansing.

As reported by U.S. News and World Report, it has ranked in the top 30 schools in the country consistently and in the top 100 research universities in the world.

This is another NCACS accredited college, having an average net price of $14,791.

MSU remains a member of the Association of American Universities. It is also considered a Public Ivy.

The college offers over 200 degrees of all levels of education on campus and offers online degrees through the Division of Distance Education.

If you’re looking for a public, large school education, MSU is the perfect match.

1. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is a public college known as a Public Ivy that was founded in 1817.

The Carnegie Foundation lists U-M as a “Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity.”

U-M offers over 100 doctoral degrees and professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, and law. Also available for students are over 200 undergraduate degrees and 90 graduate degrees.

It has many service-learning opportunities and allows for students to reach toward their futures.

The average net price of U-M is $15,850.

For a high degree of education and a large school, U-M is the place to attend.