2027 Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan
[General Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general physical sciences students.
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2027 Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general physical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools
Leading the list is Jackson Community College, our #1 best value for general physical sciences in Michigan. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. 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 physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from Jackson Community College generally make around $41,322. That is a strong return on a $16,960 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes North Central Michigan College one of the best values for general physical sciences. Located in the town of Petoskey, North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,430, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Students borrow a median of $12,398 to complete the general physical sciences program here. General Physical Sciences graduates of North Central Michigan College earn a median of $42,952 early in their careers. Set against $12,398 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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