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2027 Best Value Child Care Provider/Assistant Schools in Michigan

6 Colleges in the United States
$19,418 Avg Student Debt
$41,544 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Child Care Provider/Assistant Badge [Child Care Provider/Assistant](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/human-development-family-studies/child-care-provider-assistant/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for child care provider/assistant students.

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2027 Best Value Child Care Provider/Assistant Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the child care provider/assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Child Care Provider/Assistant Schools

1
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Delta College
University Center, MI

For return on investment in child care provider/assistant, no school beat Delta College this year. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,880. Typical student debt for child care provider/assistant graduates is $14,478. Early-career child care provider/assistant graduates make about $21,881. That is a strong return on a $14,478 median debt.

2

Students looking for strong value in child care provider/assistant will find it at Lansing Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Typical student debt for child care provider/assistant graduates is $16,700. Child Care Provider/assistant graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt.

3

Students looking for strong value in child care provider/assistant will find it at Mott Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Flint, Mott Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,845, while out-of-state students pay about $11,460. Child Care Provider/assistant graduates carry a median of $20,645 in student loans. Early-career child care provider/assistant graduates make about $37,989. Set against $20,645 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

4
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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in child care provider/assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. Oakland Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Typical student debt for child care provider/assistant graduates is $17,310. Child Care Provider/assistant graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $30,486 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,310 median debt.

5

A rank of #5 makes Bay De Noc Community College one of the best values for child care provider/assistant. Bay De Noc Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Escanaba. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214, with out-of-state students paying around $11,453. Students borrow a median of $17,625 to complete the child care provider/assistant program here. Soon after graduation, child care provider/assistant degree recipients from Bay De Noc Community College generally make around $39,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #6 among the best values for child care provider/assistant. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete the child care provider/assistant program here. Child Care Provider/assistant graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $54,166 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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

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