Michigan falling short of ‘Sixty by 30’ college goal, but it remains a rallying cry

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 1,206

Last Updated: 5 days, 7 hours ago

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During her first year in office Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set a goal, referred to as Sixty by 30, of boosting Michigan’s post-secondary education attainment, aiming for 60% of the state’s population to hold a college degree or skill certificate by 2030.

Over the past 7 years, her administration has worked to boost college attainment on several fronts, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, free in-district community college for students graduating in 2023 …

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