by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Kellogg Community College the best value for a degree in value in Michigan. Kellogg Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Battle Creek. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,118, with out-of-state students paying around $8,282. Students borrow a median of $20,432 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $32,616. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
St Clair County Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the suburb of Port Huron, St Clair County Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,212, while out-of-state students pay about $12,150. Typical student debt for value graduates is $16,379. Value graduates of St Clair County Community College earn a median of $32,691 early in their careers. Set against $16,379 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wayne County Community College District came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne County Community College District is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. Students borrow a median of $20,820 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Wayne County Community College District generally make around $48,892. That is a strong return on a $20,820 median debt.
Olivet College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the rural area of Olivet, Olivet College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,068 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $48,328. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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