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2027 Best Value General Education Schools in Michigan

6 Colleges in the United States
$26,493 Avg Student Debt
$61,580 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Education Badge [General Education](/majors/education/general-education/education-general/) 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 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general education schools.

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2027 Best Value General Education Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Education Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Flint, our #1 best value for general education in Michigan. Located in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,236, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. Students borrow a median of $31,016 to complete the general education program here. General Education graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of $57,003 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,016 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general education schools. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Typical student debt for general education graduates is $26,516. Early-career general education graduates make about $60,795. That is a strong return on a $26,516 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #3 place for general education. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for general education graduates is $19,137. General Education graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $61,073 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Grand Valley State University one of the best values for general education. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. General Education graduates carry a median of $29,364 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $50,235. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Aquinas College Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College Michigan is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,218 in tuition and fees. General Education graduates carry a median of $25,925 in student loans. Early-career general education graduates make about $62,596. Set against $25,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Aquinas College Michigan admits about 90% of applicants.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #6 spot for general education value this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general education program here. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $49,061. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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