Ann Arbor Times

Eastern Michigan University has been named to Forbes' list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, presented this award.

America's Best-In-State Employers 2024 were identified through an independent survey from a sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. The ranking is open to companies from all industry sectors. Around 4.4 million employer evaluations were considered, with data spanning three years to ensure robust differentiation between consistently high-performing organizations and those with only a single good year. An employer's final score is determined on a state-by-state basis and includes two types of employee evaluations:

Personal Evaluations: Employees’ willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.

Public Evaluations: Recommendations from friends and family members of employees or members of the public who work in the same industry—also known as indirect evaluations.

Based on the study results, Eastern Michigan University is honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024.

“Eastern Michigan University cultivates excellence by offering a rewarding, healthy and safe work environment that supports our institutional values,” said Walter Kraft, EMU vice president for communications. “Employees have the resources and freedom to put their skills and abilities into action. And we offer flexibility so you can enjoy a balanced work and personal life.”

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research service is based on statista.com, which provides statistics, relevant business data, various market studies, consumer studies, and surveys.

Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral degrees, and certificates in arts, sciences, and professions. Over 300 majors are delivered through its Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; as well as its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

For more information about Eastern Michigan University or to stay up-to-date on university news visit EMU Today.