by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/engineering-technologies/drafting-design-engineering-technology/3d-modeling-and-design/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Macomb Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value value schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Value graduates carry a median of $8,296 in student loans. Value graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $44,701 early in their careers. Set against $8,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland Community College one of the best values for value. Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Value graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $45,844. Set against $13,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.