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2027 Best Value General Industrial Engineering Schools in Michigan

7 Colleges in the United States
$26,515 Avg Student Debt
$67,563 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Industrial Engineering Badge [General Industrial Engineering](/majors/engineering/ie-industrial-engineering/general-industrial-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general industrial engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value General Industrial Engineering Schools in Michigan

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

Best Value General Industrial Engineering Schools

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University earned the #1 spot for value among general industrial engineering schools in Michigan. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general industrial engineering graduates is $29,750. General Industrial Engineering graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $77,169 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general industrial engineering will find it at University Of Michigan Dearborn, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,896. Students borrow a median of $26,516 to complete the general industrial engineering program here. Early-career general industrial engineering 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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Wayne State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general industrial engineering schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. General Industrial Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general industrial engineering degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $77,815. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for general industrial engineering. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general industrial engineering graduates is $20,306. Soon after graduation, general industrial engineering degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $93,464. Set against $20,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Western Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general industrial engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Typical student debt for general industrial engineering graduates is $27,981. Early-career general industrial engineering graduates make about $74,670. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Lawrence Technological University earned the #6 position for value in general industrial engineering this year. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,760. Typical student debt for general industrial engineering graduates is $27,799. Early-career general industrial engineering graduates make about $74,924. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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Kettering University placed #7 among the best values for general industrial engineering. Set in the city of Flint, Kettering University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,425. Students borrow a median of $28,913 to complete the general industrial engineering program here. General Industrial Engineering graduates of Kettering University earn a median of $85,105 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kettering University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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