If you attended a college in Michigan, you are likely partial to your alma mater.

There are a handful of excellent universities scattered throughout the state, but one stands out above the rest. This school is revered for its spectacular reputation, employment outcomes, and numerous programs among other desirable qualities that make it a top educational institution to attend.

According to a list compiled by QS Top Universities, the best university in Michigan is the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Michigan State University was named runner up!

"Michigan’s top university is the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, in 33rd place in the world this year. The University of Michigan scores extremely well in the academic reputation indicator, coming in 22nd place globally, reflecting their commitment towards academic excellence. The university ranks highly for a multitude of subjects in the subject rankings, especially in dentistry, where it places first in the world."

Here's what QS Top Universities had to say about sourcing the data to discover the highest-rated university in each state:

"The rankings are compiled by our data analysts in partnership with tens of thousands of higher education institutions. They incorporate datapoints from 16.4 million academic papers as well as the views of more than 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers. Each of the QS rankings are compiled using a core methodology that employs a range of vital factors including student experience, university partnerships, research activity and faculty qualifications."

Check out QS Top Universities for a continued list of the best universities across the country.