2026 Best Value Small Business Administration/Management Schools in Michigan
[Small Business Administration/Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/small-business-administration-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for small business administration/management students.
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2026 Best Value Small Business Administration/Management Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the small business administration/management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Small Business Administration/Management Schools
Delta College earned the #1 spot for value among small business administration/management schools in Michigan. Delta College is a large public school located in the rural area of University Center. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Typical student debt for small business administration/management graduates is $14,075. Small Business Administration/management graduates of Delta College earn a median of $26,707 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,075 median debt.
Schoolcraft College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value small business administration/management schools. Set in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,799, with out-of-state students paying around $6,501. Small Business Administration/management graduates carry a median of $15,677 in student loans. Small Business Administration/management graduates of Schoolcraft College earn a median of $46,283 early in their careers. Set against $15,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in small business administration/management, landing the #3 spot this year. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the small business administration/management program here. Small Business Administration/management graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Set against $22,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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