2027 Best Value Family Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL

For return on investment in family systems, no school beat Richland Community College this year. Richland Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Decatur. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,680, with out-of-state students paying around $17,070. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $9,562 in student loans. Family Systems graduates of Richland Community College earn a median of $46,233 early in their careers. Set against $9,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

University Of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

A rank of #2 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the best values for family systems. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for family systems graduates is $31,000. Early-career family systems graduates make about $30,835. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.

3

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Ball State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the family systems program here. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $32,836. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

4

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value family systems schools. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $29,539 in student loans. Early-career family systems graduates make about $35,209. That is a strong return on a $29,539 median debt. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

5

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

A rank of #5 makes Central Michigan University one of the best values for family systems. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Family Systems graduates carry a median of $27,209 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family systems degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $35,318. That is a strong return on a $27,209 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.