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2027 Best Value Other Engineering Schools in Michigan

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,345 Avg Student Debt
$67,371 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Engineering Badge [Other Engineering](/majors/engineering/other-engineering/engineering-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value Other Engineering Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Engineering Schools

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University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #1 spot for value among other engineering schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other engineering graduates is $26,516. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $62,536. That is a strong return on a $26,516 median debt. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in other engineering will find it at Wayne State University, which ranked #2. 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. Typical student debt for other engineering graduates is $26,689. Other Engineering graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $55,469 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.

3

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Other Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $95,167. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Students looking for strong value in other engineering will find it at University Of Detroit Mercy, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,946 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,053 to complete the other engineering program here. Other Engineering graduates of University Of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $76,755 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,053 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. 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. Other Engineering graduates carry a median of $22,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $67,007. Set against $22,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Lawrence Technological University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value other engineering schools. Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield. Students from in state pay about $44,760 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other engineering graduates is $27,799. Other Engineering graduates of Lawrence Technological University earn a median of $74,924 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,799 median debt. Lawrence Technological University admits about 56% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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