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2027 Best Value Educational/Instructional Technology Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,082 Avg Student Debt
$63,983 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Educational/Instructional Technology Badge [Educational/Instructional Technology](/majors/education/instructional-media-design/educational-instructional-technology/) 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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for educational/instructional technology students.

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2027 Best Value Educational/Instructional Technology Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in educational/instructional technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Educational/Instructional Technology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Dearborn, our #1 best value for educational/instructional technology in Michigan. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,516 to complete the educational/instructional technology program here. Early-career educational/instructional technology graduates make about $62,536. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in educational/instructional technology, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for educational/instructional technology graduates is $19,137. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne State University earned it the #3 place for educational/instructional technology. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Typical student debt for educational/instructional technology graduates is $26,689. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $56,855 early in their careers. Set against $26,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Central Michigan University crest
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Students looking for strong value in educational/instructional technology will find it at Central Michigan University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for educational/instructional technology graduates is $27,857. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. Set against $27,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Michigan State University crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value educational/instructional technology schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Educational/instructional Technology graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Early-career educational/instructional technology graduates make about $58,981. Set against $25,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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