2027 Best Value Project Management Schools in Michigan
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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2027 Best Value Project Management Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the project management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Project Management Schools
Oakland University tops our 2027 list of the best value project management schools in Michigan. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Project Management graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $76,869 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Wayne County Community College District is a great value for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne County Community College District is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,112 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,067. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $20,820. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Wayne County Community College District generally make around $48,892. Set against $20,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Valley State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #3 spot this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $57,760. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.
Siena Heights University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,778. Students borrow a median of $23,437 to complete the project management program here. Project Management graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $52,293 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,437 median debt. Siena Heights University admits about 69% of applicants.
Central Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Project Management graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $50,688. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
Davenport University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $24,466. Students borrow a median of $27,898 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Davenport University generally make around $61,012. That is a strong return on a $27,898 median debt. Davenport University admits about 98% of applicants.
Cornerstone University came in at #7 for value in project management this year. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Students from in state pay about $23,000 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,475 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $60,032. That is a strong return on a $28,475 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Adrian College earned the #8 position for value in project management this year. Set in the town of Adrian, Adrian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,684. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Adrian College generally make around $41,129. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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