Is DUI felony just as bad?

I live in Michigan and in this state having three alcohol or drug crimes is considered a felony. I have been in trouble 3 times in my entire life- (1) in 1996 for UBAL/Under 21 for being a passenger in a car with a BAC level. (2) in 2001 for OUIL with a BAC of .11 when Michigan law was .10, and (3) in 2006 for OUIL and Possession of Marijuana with a BAC of .14. I know that I have made mistakes and the irony is I have two Criminal Justice degrees. I know that I have had to make up for those and I have gone to treatment and have been completly clean for well over a year now, but our state law still considers me a felon. I need to work and get back on with my life and am running out of hope with bad economy and a even worst state. Does anyone have any advice for me? I have a positive outlook, but am having a slow time right now. Thanks