2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Michigan
[Mechanical Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/mechanical-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mechanical engineering technology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for mechanical engineering technology students.
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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanical engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools
Macomb Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the mechanical engineering technology program here. Early-career mechanical engineering technology graduates make about $38,758. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in mechanical engineering technology will find it at Ferris State University, which ranked #2. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Early-career mechanical engineering technology graduates make about $61,949. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Students looking for strong value in mechanical engineering technology will find it at Glen Oaks Community College, which ranked #3. Glen Oaks Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centreville. Students from in state pay about $4,176 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,624. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering technology graduates is $13,764. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Glen Oaks Community College generally make around $46,226. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,322, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $54,815. That is a strong return on a $22,608 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Michigan Technological University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $29,875 in student loans. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $61,443 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Eastern Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering technology schools. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $28,909 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $49,799. That is a strong return on a $28,909 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University came in at #7 for value in mechanical engineering technology this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering technology graduates is $30,000. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $64,284 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
