by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Production](/majors/production-product-development/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for precision production students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision production, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in precision production, no school beat Macomb Community College this year. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $38,758. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washtenaw Community College earned it the #2 place for precision production. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,736, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $45,332 early in their careers. Set against $17,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #3 spot this year. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,144, while out-of-state students pay about $9,094. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $15,525. Precision Production graduates of Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn a median of $44,198 early in their careers. Set against $15,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Delta College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #4 spot this year. Delta College is a large public school located in the rural area of University Center. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, compared with $7,880 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $14,075 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Delta College earn a median of $34,112 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,075 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Lansing Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oakland Community College earned the #6 position for value in precision production 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. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Oakland Community College generally make around $43,205. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwestern Michigan College earned the #7 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,860, compared with $13,476 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,694 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Northwestern Michigan College earn a median of $49,210 early in their careers. Set against $17,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Southwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Dowagiac. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,417, while out-of-state students pay about $8,394. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $16,575 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Southwestern Michigan College generally make around $43,153. That is a strong return on a $16,575 median debt.
Kirtland Community College landed the #9 spot for precision production value this year. Kirtland Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Grayling. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,190, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $17,333. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Kirtland Community College generally make around $50,469. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Jackson Community College placed #10 among the best values for precision production. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,200. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $16,960 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Jackson Community College generally make around $41,322. Set against $16,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mid Michigan Community College came in at #11 for value in precision production this year. Located in the rural area of Harrison, Mid Michigan Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,132, while out-of-state students pay about $10,864. Students borrow a median of $18,878 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Mid Michigan Community College generally make around $43,078. Set against $18,878 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #12 for value in precision production this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,179 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,219 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $4,540 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $42,066. That is a strong return on a $4,540 median debt.
Ferris State University landed the #13 spot for precision production value this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $19,633 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $62,832. Set against $19,633 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Bay De Noc Community College landed the #14 spot for precision production value this year. 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, compared with $11,453 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $17,625 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Bay De Noc Community College earn a median of $39,075 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Michigan University landed the #15 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. That is a strong return on a $22,608 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Miat College Of Technology came in at #16 for value in precision production this year. Located in the suburb of Canton, Miat College Of Technology is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,165 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,790 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $33,636. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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