by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-animal-health-technologies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Macomb Community College the best value for a degree in value in Michigan. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $38,126. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
Baker College Of Flint came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Students borrow a median of $19,603 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Baker College Of Flint generally make around $35,142. That is a strong return on a $19,603 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Ross Medical Education Center Canton one of the best values for value. Ross Medical Education Center Canton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Canton. Value graduates carry a median of $7,942 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Ross Medical Education Center Canton generally make around $23,488. That is a strong return on a $7,942 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Michigan State University one of the best values for value. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,213. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $41,400. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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