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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Michigan

15 Colleges in the United States
$28,387 Avg Student Debt
$55,498 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Science Education Badge [Science Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/science-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for science education students.

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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Michigan

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

Best Value Science Education Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Dearborn, our #1 best value for science education in Michigan. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $52,656. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saginaw Valley State University earned it the #2 place for science education. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. In-state tuition and fees average $12,930, while out-of-state students pay about $30,450. Science Education graduates carry a median of $28,550 in student loans. Early-career science education graduates make about $50,021. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Northern Michigan University one of the best values for science education. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the science education program here. Science Education graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $48,767 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Michigan University admits about 84% of applicants.

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Albion College
Albion, MI

Albion College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Albion College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Albion. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,950. Students borrow a median of $26,047 to complete the science education program here. Science Education graduates of Albion College earn a median of $40,829 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Western Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the science education program here. Science Education graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $48,382 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Michigan University came in at #6 for value in science education this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the science education program here. Early-career science education graduates make about $46,732. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #7 for value in science education this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $29,000. Early-career science education graduates make about $52,168. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Madonna University earned the #8 position for value in science education this year. Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Livonia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,440. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $26,896. Early-career science education graduates make about $56,984. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Madonna University admits about 63% of applicants.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $27,437. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $60,244. Set against $27,437 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University placed #10 among the best values for science education. Set in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,014. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $28,360. Early-career science education graduates make about $53,080. Set against $28,360 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University placed #11 among the best values for science education. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,000. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $42,515. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College came in at #12 for value in science education this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,350 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,022 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Calvin College generally make around $42,737. That is a strong return on a $26,022 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Adrian College placed #13 among the best values for science education. Set in the town of Adrian, Adrian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,684 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $30,994. Early-career science education graduates make about $42,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. Students from in state pay about $39,484 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the science education program here. Early-career science education graduates make about $45,137. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #15 spot for science education value this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,410 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Concordia University Ann Arbor generally make around $54,043. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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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 · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.

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