by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/computer-game-programming/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Washtenaw Community College the best value for a degree in value in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,616 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Macomb Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,758 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Wayne County Community College District one of the best values for value. Wayne County Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,112, with out-of-state students paying around $4,067. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,820. Value graduates of Wayne County Community College District earn a median of $48,892 early in their careers. Set against $20,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Baker College Of Flint earned it the #4 place for value. Baker College Of Flint is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso. Students from in state pay about $13,000 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,688 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Baker College Of Flint earn a median of $46,774 early in their careers. Set against $30,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Baker College Of Flint admits about 82% of applicants.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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