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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/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general education degrees they offer, see the list below.

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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Early-career general education graduates make about $57,003. Set against $31,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Students looking for strong value in general education will find it at University Of Michigan Dearborn, which ranked #2. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. In-state tuition and fees average $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. General Education graduates carry a median of $26,516 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $60,795. Set against $26,516 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #3 spot this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. General Education graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Early-career general education graduates make about $61,073. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Grand Valley State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general education graduates is $29,364. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $50,235. Set against $29,364 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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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. Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Students from in state pay about $40,218 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,925 to complete the general education program here. General Education graduates of Aquinas College Michigan earn a median of $62,596 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #6 spot for general education value this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. General Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Education graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $49,061 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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

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