2027 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in Michigan
[Architectural Sciences & Technology](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/architectural-sciences-and-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for architectural sciences & technology students.
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2027 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the architectural sciences & technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools
Leading the list is Andrews University, our #1 best value for architectural sciences & technology in Michigan. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,056. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates carry a median of $26,314 in student loans. Early-career architectural sciences & technology graduates make about $62,634. That is a strong return on a $26,314 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for architectural sciences & technology. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $19,137. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $56,856 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Detroit Mercy one of the best values for architectural sciences & technology. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Early-career architectural sciences & technology graduates make about $76,755. That is a strong return on a $29,053 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
A rank of #4 makes Lawrence Technological University one of the best values for architectural sciences & technology. Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,760. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $27,799. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Lawrence Technological University earn a median of $57,098 early in their careers. Set against $27,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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