2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in Michigan
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/other-general-engineering/) 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 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general engineering students.
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2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Engineering Schools
Leading the list is Washtenaw Community College, our #1 best value for general engineering in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Jackson Community College one of the best values for general engineering. Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Students borrow a median of $16,960 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Jackson Community College generally make around $41,322. That is a strong return on a $16,960 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Andrews University earned it the #3 place for general engineering. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,056 in tuition and fees. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,314 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,314 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan Technological University earned it the #4 place for general engineering. Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,800 in student loans. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $64,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Detroit Mercy is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,946. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $76,755. Set against $29,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $50,179. Set against $26,378 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Michigan State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general engineering schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $75,058 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
Calvin College landed the #8 spot for general engineering value this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,350. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Calvin College generally make around $68,852. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Hope College came in at #9 for value in general engineering this year. Located in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $39,484 in tuition and fees. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Hope College generally make around $67,410. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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).
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